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Home & Garden Team Lead

Position Type: Full-Time | Weekends & Evenings Required

Company Overview

Farmer John’s is a family-owned, high-end garden center, home décor destination, and boutique located in Farmington Hills. We pride ourselves on creating an inspiring shopping experience through beautiful product presentation, exceptional customer service, and a supportive, team-oriented culture. If you are creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about home and garden design — we’d love to have you join our team.

Why This Role Matters

As the Home & Garden Team Lead, you are responsible for bringing the store to life. This role blends leadership, creativity, merchandising, and buying to create visually compelling spaces that drive sales and elevate the customer experience. You will oversee product presentation, lead seasonal transitions, and guide the team in delivering both everyday excellence and standout visual displays.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and inspire team members across home décor and garden categories
• Set daily priorities and ensure execution of merchandising and customer service standards
• Train team members on product knowledge, selling techniques, and display execution

Visual Merchandising & Store Presentation

• Design and execute visually compelling displays across the store
• Create seasonal and holiday transitions (Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas)
• Ensure all displays are fresh, inspiring, and aligned with the Farmer John’s brand

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and visual consistency throughout the store

Buying & Product Management

• Partner in product selection and purchasing decisions
• Analyze sales trends and customer demand to guide buying decisions
• Manage inventory flow, product placement, and merchandising strategies
• Ensure pricing accuracy and product availability

Custom Design & Arrangements

• Create custom arrangements including tropical, artificial, and seasonal décor
• Assist customers with personalized design solutions for home and outdoor spaces
• Develop unique, high-end presentations that differentiate the store

Store Planning & Space Optimization

• Plan and execute floor layouts to maximize sales and customer flow
• Continuously evaluate and adjust floor space based on product performance
• Balance aesthetics with functionality to create a seamless shopping experience

Customer Experience

• Deliver exceptional, consultative customer service
• Provide design guidance and product recommendations
• Ensure every customer interaction reflects the Farmer John’s brand

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (college or design background a plus)
• 2+ years experience in retail, merchandising, home décor, or garden center environment
• Experience with visual merchandising, buying, or product selection preferred
• Strong creative eye with attention to detail and design
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal retail environment

Key Skills for Success

Creative & Visual Merchandising Skills

• Strong sense of design, color, balance, and space planning
• Ability to create visually compelling and sales-driving displays
• Experience with seasonal transitions and storytelling through merchandising

Leadership & Team Development

• Ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects

Business & Buying Acumen

• Understanding of sales trends, margins, and inventory management
• Ability to make data-informed merchandising and buying decisions

Customer Experience Excellence

• Consultative selling and relationship building
• Ability to translate customer needs into design solutions

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Frequent bending, lifting, and movement of product and displays

Work Schedule & Availability Expectations

• Farmer John’s operates in a customer-centric retail environment requiring broad scheduling flexibility to meet business demands.
• All team members must maintain availability for shifts scheduled within operating hours: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM on Sundays, with a strong emphasis on evenings, weekends, and high-volume seasonal periods.
• Aligning personal availability with business needs is critical for role success and overall team performance.
• We will review availability during the hiring process, and you must maintain it as a condition of employment. 

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail environment with seasonal peaks
• Combination of indoor showroom and outdoor garden areas
• Creative, hands-on, and highly collaborative setting

What Success Looks Like

• A visually stunning, well-organized, and inspiring store
• Strong sales driven by effective merchandising and product selection

· Seamless seasonal transitions and fresh product presentations

· A motivated, engaged team delivering exceptional customer experiences

About Farmer John’s Greenhouse

Farmer John’s is a family-owned, high-end garden center and boutique known for premium plants, home décor, and seasonal merchandise. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, inspiring shopping experience and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Join our team and help bring beauty and creativity to our customers’ homes and gardens.

Farmer John’s is a family-owned, high-end garden center and boutique known for premium plants, home décor, and seasonal merchandise. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, inspiring shopping experience and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Join our team and help bring beauty and creativity to our customers’ homes and gardens.