Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent garden center group in Guildford is seeking a Plant Area Manager to oversee plant management and presentation in their charming location. This hands-on role involves managing a dedicated team and making commercial decisions to maximize sales. The ideal candidate will have strong horticultural knowledge and experience in garden centers, plus the ability to lead effectively. Join a unique environment focused on quality and care for plants while supervising a robust team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a plant area manager in a garden centre.
• Strong knowledge of all plant categories.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for plant area management and presentation.
• Manage ordering and commercial decisions to maximise sales.
• Lead a team to deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Garden centre experience

Strong horticultural knowledge

IT literate

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
• IT literate, especia...