Now Hiring: Yard & Garden Department Lead

• Posted on 30 March 2026
• By Brendan Carmichael
• Posted in Job Opportunity
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A hands-on, sales-driven leadership role focused on managing the Yard and Garden department, building customer relationships, and driving quotes and projects through to completed sales.

Yard & Garden Department Lead

The Green Spot Home & Garden Centre - Brandon, MB

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About Us

Established in 1978, The Green Spot Home & Garden Centre is one of Brandon's most trusted destinations for gardening, landscaping, and outdoor living. Our Yard & Garden Department plays a key role in supporting customers with the tools, materials, and products they need to build, maintain, and enjoy their outdoor spaces. From everyday essentials to premium outdoor furniture and planters, this department is driven by product knowledge and strong customer relationships.

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Position Overview

The Yard & Garden Department Lead is a hands-on, sales-focused leadership role responsible for the daily operation and performance of the department. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, building quotes, and following sales through from initial conversation to final purchase.

Working closely with Ownership and Senior Management, this role ensures the department is well-stocked, well-presented, and actively generating sales opportunities. A strong focus of this position is developing customer relationships and converting inquiries into completed sales.

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Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Yard & Garden department during daily operations
• Support, guide, and schedule seasonal staff during peak periods
• Maintain department standards for organization, cleanliness, and presentation
• Lead by example through active sales engagement and POS use

Sales & Customer Relationship Management

• Actively engage customers to understand their outdoor project needs
• Generate quotes for products including patio furniture, planters, and large purchases
• Manage special orders from initial request through to completion
• Follow up consistently on quotes and leads to convert opportunities into sales
• Build strong relationships with repeat customers and project-based buyers

Product Expertise & Sales Focus

• Maintain strong knowledge of key product categories, including:
• Yard and garden tools
• Landscaping materials and supplies
• Outdoor decor
• C.R. Plastic patio furniture
• Self-watering Desert Planters
• Confidently recommend products based on customer needs, space, and budget
• Identify upselling opportunities and complete solutions for customers

Merchandising & Inventory

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing department
• Ensure key products are well-stocked and properly displayed
• Assist with inventory accuracy, restocking, and product rotation
• Provide feedback on product performance and customer demand

Team & Store Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with other departments to support store-wide initiatives
• Provide product insights and content ideas to the Social Media & Marketing team
• Participate in in-store events, promotions, and seasonal initiatives

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Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales, preferably in yard & garden, hardware, or outdoor living products
• Strong sales ability with confidence in quoting, closing, and follow-up
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Organized and detail-oriented, especially with managing quotes and orders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• POS experience required; Lightspeed experience is an asset
• A genuine interest in outdoor spaces, tools, and creating functional landscapes

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Why Join The Green Spot?

• Be part of a long-standing, locally owned business with strong community roots
• Work in a product-focused, customer-driven environment
• Play a key role in growing a high-potential sales department
• Enjoy a supportive team culture that values initiative and results

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Position Details

• Type: Full-time
• Availability: Some evenings and weekends required

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]. PDF format is preferred, but any Windows-compatible format will be accepted.

Candidates who wish to drop off their cover letter and resume in person may do so, addressed to Brendan Carmichael, Technology Services Manager. Interviews will not be conducted at the time of drop-off.

This competition will run until April 4, 2026. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.