Plant Area Manager

Morepeople 01780; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in High Wycombe is looking for a Plant Area Manager to oversee operations in their plant department, ensuring excellent service and efficient stock management. The ideal candidate should have strong retail experience, good plant knowledge, and a confident leadership style. Join a respected organisation and enjoy competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discount

Onsite parking

Wider company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a garden centre or plant-focused environment is preferred.
• Not an expert in plants, but background knowledge is essential.
• Ability to lead a mixed team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant department.
• Ensure shelves are stocked and sales opportunities are maximized.
• Order, allocate, and manage inventory efficiently.

Skills

Strong retail experience

Good plant knowledge

Confident leadership

Commercially astute

Job description

Overview

Plant Area Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Alternate weekends)
Location: High Wycombe

Are you a retail-savvy manager with a passion for plants? This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a plant department renowned for quality and customer service.

Your Role

As Plant Area Manager, you'll oversee the day to day running of the department, ensuring shelves are well stocked, sales opportunities are maximised, and customers receive excellent service. You'll be responsible for ordering, allocations, and volumes, making smart commercial decisions to drive sales and minimise wastage. Deputising for the Centre Manager will also form part of the role, offering great exposure to wider responsibilities.

What We"re Looking For

• Strong retail experience, ideally in a garden centre or plant-focused environment
• Good plant knowledge (you dont need to be an expert - but having background knowledge is essential)
• Confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to bring a mixed team together
• Organised and commercially astute, with experience in sales reporting and shrinkage management

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Join a respected and growing garden centre group
• Opportunity to step up and deputise for the Centre Manager
• Staff discount, onsite parking, and wider company benefits

Apply Now

If you're ready to bring your retail know-how and plant passion to a thriving garden centre, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Leo at [e-mail] or call 01780 480530.