DULUTH, GA– Pike Nurseries, the largest independent garden center chain in the United States, has selected The Christopher Group to lead their Director of Marketing search. Managing Partner, Pam Noble and Recruiting Director, Morgan Booker are leading the vital marketing search.
“This is such an exciting search to lead. Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers are beloved brands with deep community ties and bold growth goals. They’re looking for a marketing leader who’s not just creative, but business-minded – someone who can drive measurable results while honoring the values and legacy that make these brands so special,” shared Pam Noble, Managing Partner at The Christopher Group.
The Director of Marketing leads the strategic marketing efforts for both Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers. They will be accountable for key business-driving metrics, including customer count, campaign performance, and oversight of the marketing budget, with a focus on delivering measurable results through multi-channel marketing strategies. The role’s first year objectives include: gaining a deep understanding of the business, establishing a strong retail engagement, developing trusted relationships across the network, and leading the advertising planning and external marketing partnerships.
This is an in-office position based out of Duluth, Georgia. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this opportunity and/or The Christopher Group please contact Morgan Booker at morgan@tcgco.com.
About Pike Nurseries & Armstrong Garden Centers
Armstrong Garden Centers is the largest independent garden center chain in the United States and has been 100% employee-owned since 1989. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in California, the company expanded into the Southeast through the acquisition of Pike Nurseries, which now operates 19 retail locations throughout the Atlanta metro area. Together, Armstrong and Pike offer a wide range of high-quality plants, garden products, and full-service landscape design and installation. With annual revenues near $300 million and a team of over 1,000 employees, the company is known for its horticultural expertise, deep community roots, and commitment to exceptional customer service. This is a growth-focused organization with a strong brand legacy and a collaborative, people-centered culture.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.