Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden center group in Coventry seeks a passionate Retail Manager to oversee plant offerings and ensure high standards of presentation. The role involves managing a team, making data-backed decisions, and collaborating closely with the Centre Manager. Ideal candidates will have garden center experience, especially in plant management, and a strong horticultural background. This is a hands-on position perfect for those passionate about plants and retail management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a garden center with a focus on plants.
• Strong knowledge of various plant categories and care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of plant presentation.
• Manage ordering, allocations, and commercial decisions.
• Lead and motivate a team of staff.
• Support wider site operations as needed.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Retail management

Team leadership

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