What is a gardening manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a gardening manager

1. Explore gardening manager education requirements

   Most common gardening manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.0 %

   Associate

   18.4 %

   High School Diploma

   13.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific gardening manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	20.18%
   Pest Control	14.25%
   Inventory Control	8.91%
   Community Gardens	7.41%
   Nursery	5.80%

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3. Complete relevant gardening manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gardening managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gardening manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gardening manager resumes.

4. Research gardening manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage several customer service incidents and tend to emergencies including the administration lifesaving CPR to a gym patron.
   • Administer performance management by diagnosing improvement opportunities, providing effective feedback, coaching, and corrective action plans.
   • Perform cashier duties using QuickBooks program.
   • Administer performance management by diagnosing improvement opportunities, providing effective feedback, coaching, and corrective action plans.

5. Apply for gardening manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gardening manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams