Samson Botanicals
Greenhouse Operations Manager
Location: Samson, Alabama
Company: Samson Botanicals
Samson Botanicals is a fast-growing greenhouse and nursery operation located on a 150-acre farm in southern Alabama. With approximately 1 acre of greenhouse space and 5 acres of outdoor growing area currently in use, we are focused on expanding both in physical footprint and market presence. We specialize in ornamental grasses, basket plants, and starter trays that are divided, propagated, and sold to customers for potting and resale.
Samson Botanicals serves a multi-channel customer base, including direct-to-consumer platforms like Amazon and Etsy, a growing network of 15-20 Ace Hardware stores, and seasonal on-site plant sales in spring and fall.
As the Greenhouse Operations Manager , you ll lead all aspects of production and contribute to sales strategy, managing a team of 8-9 employees while driving operational efficiency, plant health, and business growth. This is a hands-on leadership role with year-round responsibilities, where you ll work closely with the lead grower and ownership to help scale the business into its full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Samson, Alabama
Company: Samson Botanicals
Samson Botanicals is a fast-growing greenhouse and nursery operation located on a 150-acre farm in southern Alabama. With approximately 1 acre of greenhouse space and 5 acres of outdoor growing area currently in use, we are focused on expanding both in physical footprint and market presence. We specialize in ornamental grasses, basket plants, and starter trays that are divided, propagated, and sold to customers for potting and resale.
Samson Botanicals serves a multi-channel customer base, including direct-to-consumer platforms like Amazon and Etsy, a growing network of 15-20 Ace Hardware stores, and seasonal on-site plant sales in spring and fall.
As the Greenhouse Operations Manager , you ll lead all aspects of production and contribute to sales strategy, managing a team of 8-9 employees while driving operational efficiency, plant health, and business growth. This is a hands-on leadership role with year-round responsibilities, where you ll work closely with the lead grower and ownership to help scale the business into its full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily greenhouse and outdoor production across 6+ acres
- Manage propagation, dividing, transplanting, and crop scheduling for ornamental plants
- Lead, train, and develop a team of 8-9 staff, including newer hires in sales and production
- Support sales execution across retail, DTC, and wholesale channels
- Contribute to strategic planning for future growth and possible retail partnerships
- Ensure timely execution of seasonal production cycles and public sales events
- Hands-on experience in greenhouse or nursery operations (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of propagation, plant health, and production planning
- Familiarity with both direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales models
- Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, growing environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for plants and process improvement