Plant Area Manager

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

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in Norwich is seeking a Plant Area Manager to oversee all aspects of plant care and presentation. You will manage a dedicated team and make data-driven commercial decisions to enhance sales and minimize waste. The ideal candidate should have experience in garden centre management and strong horticultural knowledge. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone passionate about plants and retail management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a plant area manager in a garden centre or similar environment.
• Knowledge across all plant categories is crucial.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the presentation and care of hardy, seasonal, and house plants.
• Manage inventory and make decisions to enhance sales results.
• Lead and develop a team of staff in a fast-paced environment.

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...