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Assistant Category Manager
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21 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
A BIT ABOUT YOU
Organized and curious you love getting into the details. Youre someone who likes to understand how things work asks thoughtful questions and takes pride in getting things right. Dependable and detail-oriented you can juggle multiple priorities while staying focused on accuracy and follow-through. While comfortable working within established processes youre always looking for ways to make things better. You enjoy working with others sharing what you know and lending a helping hand when needed. Youre excited to keep learning take on new challenges and grow along the way.
A BIT ABOUT US
We like plants people and beautiful spaces. John Mulhall came to Omaha in 1953 to landscape and now three generations later were as committed as weve ever been to making Omaha a more beautiful place to live. Today were a team of a few hundred people but our focus remains the same: working together to engage our community and share our passion for the beauty of the natural world. And we have fun doing it.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
As a member of our Merchandising Pro Sales team at Mulhalls Garden Home youll report to the Category Manager within the Home Division. Youll work closely with them to manage the day-to-day details of your assigned categories. Youll help turn merchandising strategies into action by managing orders maintaining product and assortment information creating and setting planograms and keeping our merchandising tools and systems up to date. Youll also help monitor sales inventory and product availability follow up on orders and support the Category Manager with reporting item maintenance and other category needs all in line with our vision to be the most loved plant shop in the country.
YOUR IMPACT
- Help shape an assortment customers love by maintaining accurate product information staying on top of market trends and identifying opportunities that support smart merchandising decisions
- Keep products flowing by executing accurate replenishment managing open orders resolving inventory and invoice issues and ensuring Pro customers can get the products they need
- Bring the merchandise strategy to life through compelling floor sets planograms displays promotions and seasonal transitions that create an inspiring shopping experience
- Pitch in when needed to support the sales floor events orders and the broader business
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- An interest in and awareness of evolving trends
- A strong sense of urgency and the ability to initiate action without daily direction
- An ability to multitask and keep several projects running at one time
- Attention to detail with an eagerness to learn and to solve problems
- An ability to think critically and analytically
- An ability to use various software applications
- Excel proficiency highly encouraged (yes youll use Excel all the time)
WHAT WE OFFER
- An inclusive passionate and fun work environment
- The opportunity to grow your career in concert with the natural world
- Great potential for personal and professional growth
- An amazing discount on all the plants and plant things you love
- Competitive pay and access to a full benefits package including 401(k) 401(k) match PTO paid holidays medical vision dental family leave company-paid short-term disability insurance coverage an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential mental health legal and financial services referral bonuses Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex Spending Account (FSA) options pet insurance package options wellness partnerships community membership partnerships and retail discount partnerships
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mulhall's Nursery has been cultivating the beautiful in Omaha since 1956. Discover more about our nursery and landscaping services or visit our Garden Center!
