Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople in Hampshire is seeking a hands-on Plant Area Manager to lead the plant department, grow displays, manage stock and assist customers with gardening choices.

You will also take on plant buying, develop seasonal ranges, and lead a small team of part-time colleagues, with keyholding responsibilities and weekend work as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong plant knowledge in a plant retail environment.
• Experience leading a small team in a garden centre setting.
• Willingness to get involved in buying and wider business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant area, look after plants and create attractive displays.
• Organise stock and help customers choose the right plants for their gardens.
• Take on plant buying, build seasonal stock plans and plan ranges.
• Lead a small team of part-time colleagues, oversee day-to-day priorities and hands-on work (deliveries and moving stock).
• Be responsible for keyholding and participate in broader marketing and staffing discussions as the role develops.
• Work pattern includes alternate weekends and a set weekday off.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Customer service

Team leadership

Buying experience

Job description

Plant Area Manager | Hampshire

Salary: £DOE

Know your plants and ready for more responsibility? Perhaps you're already helping run a plant area and would love the chance to get involved in buying, but haven't had the opportunity yet?

This Plant Area Manager role could be your next step. Buying experience isn't essential, but strong plant knowledge is.

About the Business

This is a smaller garden centre where you'll have the chance to get involved beyond your own department. You'll work closely with the Garden Centre Manager, contribute ideas and play a part in decisions across the business.

There's also room to grow. With succession planning in mind, there's scope for the right person to develop into a more senior role.

About the Role

You'll take responsibility for the plant area, from looking after the plants and creating attractive displays to organising stock and helping customers choose the right plants for their gardens. You'll also take on plant buying, building your experience in selecting ranges and planning seasonal stock.

This is a hands-on role. You'll lead a small team of part-time colleagues, organise the day's priorities and get stuck into the practical work yourself, including deliveries and moving stock.

You'll have keyholding responsibilities and become involved in wider conversations around marketing and staffing as your role develops. The working pattern includes alternate weekends and a set day off during the week.

About You

You'll bring strong plant knowledge, practical experience in a plant retail environment and the confidence to help customers with their questions.

You might be an experienced Plant Area Assistant or Supervisor ready to step up, or already managing a department and looking for more involvement in buying and the wider business. Previous buying experience is welcome, but it isn't a requirement.

You'll enjoy working alongside a small team, taking responsibility and keeping the department looking its best. If you're keen to move into broader garden centre management over time, there's room to have that conversation here.