Plant Area Manager

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

Job summary

A leading garden centre group is seeking a Plant Area Manager for their site in Worcester. The role encompasses overseeing the quality and presentation of plants, managing stock and orders, and leading a dedicated team to achieve exceptional results. Candidates should possess strong horticultural knowledge along with prior garden centre experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a hands-on, boutique environment focused on quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Area Manager in a garden centre.
• Strong horticultural knowledge across various plant categories.
• Proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant quality and presentation standards.
• Manage ordering and commercial decisions for optimal sales.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver top results.

Skills

Garden centre experience

Horticultural knowledge

Team leadership

Commercial decision-making

Job description

Job Description

Plant Area Manager

Hours : 40 hours / week (Alternate weekends)

Location : Worcester

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

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