Horticultural manager

Morepeople 01780; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in North Hertfordshire is seeking a Horticultural Manager to oversee daily operations in the plant area. Candidates should possess solid plant knowledge and management experience in a retail environment. This role offers career development, staff discounts, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and passion for a wide variety of plants.
• Supervisory or management experience in a retail and/or horticultural setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the outdoor and indoor plant departments.
• Manage stock levels and uphold high standards of plant care.
• Collaborate with the centre management team for an inspiring retail environment.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Supervisory experience

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Overview

Horticultural Manager

Do you have experience supervising teams and want to grow in a horticultural and commercially focused environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This well-established garden centre is part of a respected group known for quality, progression opportunities, and a strong focus on plants. They're looking for someone with solid plant knowledge and a keen commercial eye to help lead their plant area team and drive department success.

Responsibilities

• As the Plant Area Manager, oversee the daily operations of the outdoor and indoor plant departments.
• Manage stock levels and uphold high standards of plant care and visual merchandising.
• Support your team in delivering excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the centre management team to maintain a safe, efficient, and inspiring retail environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge and passion for a wide variety of plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, indoor plants).
• Supervisory or management experience in a retail and/or horticultural setting.
• Good commercial awareness, able to spot trends and maximise sales opportunities.
• Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• A reliable, organised mindset with good time management skills.

Why Apply

• Be part of a respected and growing garden centre group.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Work in a supportive, knowledgeable team with a shared passion for horticulture.
• Enjoy staff discounts, onsite parking, and other group-wide benefits.

Get in Touch

Sound like the role for you? Send your CV today, we'd like to hear from you as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Leo at [e-mail] or call 01780 480530.

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