Job Description

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE?

Do you have a love for all things green? Have you ever thought of leading a team of employee owners? Bring your creative energy to the #1 Independent Garden Center in the US. A company that makes a difference in the lives of our customers, your neighbors and the entire community.

• LEVERAGE YOUR MARKETING TALENTS: Get your hands dirty across all marketing channels: digital, video, radio, email, social media, public relations, customer loyalty, POP and more.
• TELL THE STORY: the story of why and how plants were chosen; the story about how the plants were locally grown by us. Help us tell the story about how we’ve been your neighborhood plant experts for the last 130 years and will be for decades to come.
• CREATIVITY & ANALYTICS MEET: Combine your creative and analytical talents to create compelling marketing that produces results.
• LEAD A TEAM: Looking to inspire others, motivate them to be their best and produce results…here’s your opportunity.
• NO SILOS HERE: Collaborate with some of the most skilled horticulturists in all facets of business from buying, operations, human resources to training with decades of industry experience.

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE IN THIS POSITION:

• Broad understanding and experience in B2C marketing initiatives and programs.
• Analytical skills to ensure that each initiative achieves its desired results.
• Creative abilities in program design, event planning and digital media.
• Exceptional leadership to drive results through a team.
• Exceptional communication skills – relationship building is the name of our game.
• An appreciation for gardening and eagerness to continue to learn more about horticulture.

PERKS OF THE POSITION:

• Benefits eligibility – effective immediately
• Participation in company 401K (with discretionary match)-eligibility per plan document
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan-only 4% of employers in the US offer this benefit.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounts on plants & garden goods

We are excited about your next step – if you’re ready to jump in and feel that your marketing background would be a great fit for this position – let us hear from you.

Company Description

Together, Armstrong Garden Centers and Pike Nurseries is the largest independent retail garden center in the United States. With over 50 retail, wholesale and production facilities in California, Georgia and North Carolina, Armstrong and Pike are leaders in every facet of the green industry. Our pride of ownership can be seen in all that we do – from our exceptional services to our quality plant material all of which are out-shined by the fabric of our company and reason for our success – our associates.