1375 Outdoor jobs in Kansas City,MO

Category Manager, Garden Lifestyle

Overland Park Garden Center

Kansas City, KS 66109

Location: Kansas City, KS – In Person
Travel: Regular travel to retail locations, product markets, and trade events
3–5 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, home decor, garden center, interior design, gift market sourcing, or a closely adjacent field
A demonstrated point of view on home décor, gifts, and seasonal trends with the ability to articulate why a product belongs in a Family Tree Nursery store
Proven experience creating and executing merchandising plans, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing retail performance metrics to inform buying decisions
Hands-on experience with purchase order creation and vendor management — a demonstrated understanding of the full commercial cycle from product selection through sell-through
Comfort with retail performance metrics — able to read a sell-through report, calculate open-to-buy, and use data to make confident buying decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as point-of-sale systems and retail inventory management tools
Strong communication skills across a range of audiences — vendor reps, retail teams, and senior leadership
A valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to all locations, trade shows, and showroom appointments by vehicle or air travel
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during store visits and trade shows; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.