Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent garden centre is seeking a dedicated Plant Area Manager in Aberdeen City. This role involves overseeing the plant area, ensuring optimal presentation and quality, while managing a five-person team. Ideal candidates will have garden centre experience with strong horticultural knowledge. The position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to make informed commercial decisions to drive sales and maintain a vibrant plant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a garden centre with a focus on plants.
• Ability to make data-backed commercial decisions.
• Strong understanding of plant categories and care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the plant area and maintain high presentation standards.
• Manage ordering and commercial decisions to optimise sales.
• Lead and motivate a team to achieve exceptional results.

Skills

Garden centre experience

Strong horticultural knowledge

Retail management

Job description

This is a fantastic chance to join a top garden centre group in a centre renowned for its plant offering. The site has a unique charm - almost boutique - where quality, presentation, and care are everything. It's a tight-knit operation, very hands-on, and a real labour-of-love project, making this role perfect for someone who's passionate about their plants and a strong retail manager.

Your Role

• Take responsibility for hardy, seasonal and house plants, ensuring high standards and consistent presentation throughout
• Manage ordering, allocations, volumes, and commercial decisions to maximise sales and minimise wastage
• Lead a team of around five staff (more in peak), motivating and directing them to deliver exceptional results
• Work closely with the Centre Manager and deputise when required, supporting wider site operations
• Make strong, data-backed commercial decisions using your plant knowledge and retail experience
• Maintain an engaging, well-stocked, plant-heavy environment despite a limited indoor footprint

What We're Looking For

• Garden centre experience, specifically within plant area manager experience
• Strong horticultural knowledge across all plant categories