Greenhouse & Inventory Manager
East Coast Tropicals & Foliage LLC
Location: Eustis, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications
About the Position
East Coast Tropicals & Foliage LLC is an established and growing wholesale tropical foliage distributor serving customers throughout the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
With a significant facility expansion underway, we are strengthening our management team to support continued growth while maintaining the exceptional plant quality and service East Coast customers have come to expect.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated Greenhouse & Inventory Manager to oversee daily greenhouse operations, inventory management, and plant health at our Eustis, Florida facility.
This is a hands-on management position requiring strong organizational skills, leadership, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee receiving, inspection, and organization of incoming plant shipments.
Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct physical inventories, and investigate discrepancies.
Manage inventory movement, product rotation, and overall greenhouse organization.
Direct the order picking process, ensuring proper product selection, rotation, and accuracy.
Monitor plant health, identify pests and diseases, and manage preventative treatments and spraying.
Maintain the highest standards of plant health, quality, and presentation to ensure every shipment meets the expectations of East Coast customers.
Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency.
Direct greenhouse personnel and ensure established procedures and quality standards are followed.
Communicate with purchasing and management regarding inventory levels, product quality, and operational concerns.
Qualifications
Commercial nursery, greenhouse, or wholesale foliage experience required.
Working knowledge of tropical foliage, plant care, pests, and disease management.
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with inventory management and greenhouse operations preferred.
Demonstrated integrity, reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to manage daily operations independently while remaining actively involved in greenhouse activities.
Florida pesticide applicator license preferred; company-paid licensing available for qualified candidates.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an individual who takes exceptional pride in their work and accepts full responsibility for the greenhouse operations entrusted to them.
The ideal candidate recognizes problems before they escalate, maintains a well-organized facility, understands the importance of accurate inventory, and consistently ensures that plant quality and operational standards are maintained.
This individual must be comfortable directing employees, making decisions, solving problems, and taking initiative without constant supervision.
We value integrity, dependability, accountability, and a strong work ethic just as highly as technical experience. Candidates with relevant commercial greenhouse experience and demonstrated leadership potential are encouraged to apply, even if they have not previously held a formal management title.
Compensation & Opportunity
We offer competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience and qualifications.
As East Coast Tropicals & Foliage continues to expand, this position offers an opportunity to play an important role in supporting our growth, strengthening operational efficiency, and upholding the quality standards that define our business.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a current résumé highlighting their commercial nursery or greenhouse experience, inventory management background, and relevant qualifications.
Please include any supervisory experience, plant health and pest management knowledge, and applicable certifications.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.