Nursery Operations Manager

MorePeople; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time, permanent position

Opportunity to lead a key area of a &

Diverse role spanning production,Sales

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Long-term career development

Established horticultural company

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Nursery Operations Manager to lead the day‑to‑day wholesale nursery operation in Warwickshire. You will drive sales, oversee production and logistics, manage stock, and lead a team to deliver high quality plant production and excellent customer service.

The role combines production, sales, logistics and stock management with a hands‑on leadership style. Applicants should have horticultural experience, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery operations, wholesale horticulture or commercial plant production.
• Strong horticultural knowledge across a wide range of plants.
• Commercial awareness and proven customer-facing experience.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating logistics, transport or dispatch operations a bonus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for horticulture.
• Relevant horticultural qualifications or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the wholesale nursery operation.
• Drive wholesale sales through excellent customer service and relationship management.
• Build partnerships with landscapers, retailers, contractors, and trade customers.
• Provide horticultural advice and product recommendations.
• Manage quotations, sales orders and order fulfilment processes.
• Coordinate transport, dispatch and delivery schedules; ensure orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Plan and oversee nursery production programmes to meet seasonal demand.
• Manage plant propagation, growing schedules, irrigation, and crop quality.
• Maintain high standards of plant health, presentation and stock quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock control processes.
• Lead, motivate and develop nursery and sales team members.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure site compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience and profitability.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Team leadership

Customer facing

Organisational skills

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Proactive hands-on

Qualifications or experience

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Nursery Operations Manager

£35-45k Dependant on Experience | Full-Time | Warwickshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Operations Manager to join a well-established wholesale horticultural business. This is a diverse and hands‑on role, combining nursery production, sales, logistics, stock management, and team leadership. You'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the nursery operation, ensuring high‑quality plant production, exceptional customer service, and efficient order fulfilment. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll play a key role in driving sales growth while maintaining the highest standards across the site. This position would suit a commercially minded horticultural professional who enjoys leading teams, building customer relationships, and being actively involved in nursery operations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to lead a key area of a growing horticultural business
• Diverse role spanning production, sales, logistics, and operations
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Work within an established and respected horticultural business

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the wholesale nursery operation
• Drive wholesale sales through excellent customer service and relationship management
• Build strong partnerships with landscapers, retailers, contractors, and trade customers
• Provide horticultural advice and product recommendations
• Manage quotations, sales orders, and order fulfilment processes
• Coordinate transport, dispatch, and delivery schedulesEnsure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time
• Plan and oversee nursery production programmes to meet seasonal demand
• Manage plant propagation, growing schedules, irrigation, and crop quality
• Maintain high standards of plant health, presentation, and stock quality
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock control processes
• Lead, motivate, and develop nursery and sales team members
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance across the site
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitability

What We're Looking For

• Experience within nursery operations, wholesale horticulture, or commercial plant production
• Strong horticultural knowledge with the ability to identify and maintain a wide range of plants
• Commercial awareness and proven customer-facing experience
• Experience managing teams within a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
• Experience coordinating logistics, transport, or dispatch operations would be advantageous
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a passion for horticulture
• Relevant horticultural qualifications or equivalent industry experience preferred

If you're an ambitious horticultural professional looking for a varied leadership role where you can make a real impact across nursery operations, sales, and production, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you. For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)