Cash and Carry Manager

Stocks Lane Nurseries; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stocks Lane Nurseries is seeking a Cash and Carry Manager to oversee the Knutsford site, ensuring smooth daily operations, accurate pricing, and effective cash handling. You will lead a small team, maintain attractive displays, and deliver excellent service to grower-retail customers.

The role requires strong financial awareness, seasonal stock planning, and collaboration with nursery and finance teams to drive profitability and efficiency on-site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Finance and Cash Flow to support budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring profitability of the cash and carry operation.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret sales data, stock movement, and customer trends, informing ordering and merchandising decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the cash and carry site in Knutsford.
• Manage stock levels and product displays; coordinate ordering and pricing at point of sale.
• Supervise and support team members; deliver high levels of customer service to smaller grower-retailers.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Analytical skills

Retail/wholesale ops

POS systems

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Tools

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Job description

Company Description

Stocks Lane Nurseries is an independent young plant producer specializing in high-quality genetics for professional growers. The business operates as a wholesale supplier to large commercial growers, ensuring consistent quality and reliable service. In addition, Stocks Lane Nurseries offers a cash and carry site designed for smaller grower-retailers, providing flexible access to plants and horticultural products. Team members join a focused, growing operation that values efficiency, customer relationships, and product excellence.

Role Description

The Cash and Carry Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Knutsford, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the cash and carry site. This includes managing stock levels and product displays, coordinating plant and product ordering, and ensuring accurate pricing and cash handling at point of sale. The role involves supervising and supporting team members, delivering a high level of customer service to smaller grower-retailers, and handling customer queries and orders. The manager will monitor sales performance, maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the cash and carry area, and collaborate with nursery and finance teams to support efficient operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Finance and Cash Flow to support budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring profitability of the cash and carry operation.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret sales data, stock movement, and customer trends, informing ordering and merchandising decisions.
• Experience in retail or wholesale operations, preferably in horticulture but not essential.
• Proficient in point-of-sale systems and basic IT tools (e.g., spreadsheets, inventory management software).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Previous experience in team leadership or supervisory roles is desirable.
• Flexible and hands-on approach, including willingness to work in greenhouse environments as required.
• Relevant vocational training or qualifications in business, finance, retail management, or horticulture are an advantage.