Pike Nurseries to hire more than 100 employees this spring
Nation’s largest independent garden retailer blooming with career fairs and job opportunities
ATLANTA (February 12, 2018) – With spring just around the corner, the nation’s largest independent garden retailer is gearing up to expand its team of green thumbs this season. In response to successful and profitable growing seasons, Pike Nurseries will be hiring more than 100 employees, including seasonal associates, cashiers, sales associates, delivery drivers, visual merchandisers and manager trainees across locations in metro Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. Whether applicants are experienced sales professionals, retail managers or hobby gardeners, Pike Nurseries has a position for anyone who loves plants, people and playing in the dirt. Although horticultural knowledge is a plus, it is not required. Employees must be prepared to proactively engage with customers, take the guesswork out of gardening, care for the store’s plants and more.
“After 60 years in the business, we’re proud of our growing retail portfolio and the history of longevity with our employees,” said Mike Kunce, CEO and chairman of the board for Pike Nurseries. “With new stores on the horizon and a busy spring season unfolding, Pike Nurseries welcomes the opportunity to expand our team of friendly, knowledgeable associates who truly are the backbone of our business.”
Interested candidates are encouraged to attend any of Pike Nurseries Career Fairs at the following select times and locations to participate in on-the-spot interviews or to learn more about the company.
- February 10 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Lake Norman store
18234 Stateville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 - February 13 from 2 p.m.– 6 p.m. – Toco Hills store
2101 Lavista Rd NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30329 - February 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Toco Hills store
2101 Lavista Rd NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30329 - February 15 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Holcomb Bridge store
2955 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 - February 16 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – West Cobb store
3431 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Marietta, Ga. 30064 - February 16 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Lake Norman store
18234 Stateville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 - March 15 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Roswell store
615 West Crossville Road Roswell, Ga. 30075 - March 16 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Roswell store
615 West Crossville Road Roswell, Ga. 30075
Employment opportunities are available at all 17 Pike Nurseries store locations in metro Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.. Interested applicants can find position descriptions, qualifications, benefit information and applications at their neighborhood Pike Nurseries store or on Pike Nurseries’ career page.
Pike Nurseries, which operates under an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), offers ample opportunities for growth and development not only within the company but also within its sister company, Armstrong Garden Centers, in California. Employee benefits with Pike Nurseries include company stock ownership options, structured training programs, sales incentives, employee discounts, paid vacation and holiday time, beautiful company facilities, a comprehensive insurance program and more.
For more information, visit pikenursery.com/careers