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Grow Your Career – Associate Manager 

Job Type: Full-time, year-round

About Us
Northern Nurseries, a division of Robert Baker Companies, is one of the largest networks of horticultural wholesale distribution centers in the Northeast. We’re a fast-growing, family-run business where employees grow their careers while helping landscapers bring beautiful projects to life.

Our distribution centers are a one-stop shop for landscapers, offering the region’s largest selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, hardscape products, grass seed, fertilizer, and more.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Associate Manager to support our Site Managers at one of our distribution centers. This entry-level management role combines leadership with hands-on work—overseeing labor, transportation, customer service, and maintenance while also working alongside the team.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and location.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily activities: product placement, scheduling, loading/unloading, yard organization
  • Manage receiving, quality checks, and accurate inventory records
  • Oversee truck driver operations (hiring, training, DOT/safety compliance)
  • Maintain trucks, equipment, and site facilities
  • Direct horticultural care of nursery stock (fertilization, irrigation, pest control)
  • Deliver excellent customer service personally and through your team
  • Train and develop employees, ensuring a safe and professional environment
  • Assist in all aspects of site operations as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–5 years of horticulture, landscape, wholesale, or retail experience OR a related degree
  • Strong leadership, organization, and planning skills
  • Team player who can also work independently
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
  • Physically able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver’s license 
  • * Preference given to candidates with a CDL license.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay based on experience and location
  • Health, dental, HSA, and 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off + paid sick time
  • Year-round, full-time stability
  • A team-oriented, supportive environment with hands-on opportunities in horticulture
  • Work outdoors, get involved, and grow your career

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday
  • Weekends as needed during peak seasons

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan