Associate Manager (CDL Preferred) Multiple Locations

Grow Your Career – Associate Manager (CDL Preferred)

Locations Hiring: Barrington, NH | Cicero, NY | Wind Gap, PA | Schenectady, NY | White River Junction, VT
Job Type: Full-time, year-round

About Us
Northern Nurseries, a division of Robert Baker Companies, is the largest network 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.

* Preference given to candidates with a CDL license.

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 (CDL strongly preferred)

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