Plant Area manager

TN United Kingdom; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established garden centre in Thatcham seeks a Plant Area Manager to lead their plant department. The role involves overseeing operations, managing stock, and ensuring high standards of plant care. Ideal candidates will have strong plant knowledge, supervisory experience, and a passion for horticulture. Join a supportive team and enjoy career development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Onsite Parking

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in retail or horticulture.
• Strong knowledge of various plants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of plant departments.
• Manage stock levels and uphold plant care standards.
• Support team in delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Plant Knowledge

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Job description

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Do you have experience supervising teams and want to grow in a horticultural and commercially focused environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This well-established garden centre is part of a leading group known for quality, progression opportunities, and a strong focus on plants. They're looking for someone with solid plant knowledge and a keen commercial eye to help lead their plant area team and drive department success.

Your Role:

As the Plant Area Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of the indoor and outdoor plant departments. You'll manage stock levels, uphold high standards of plant care and visual merchandising, and support your team in delivering excellent customer service. You'll also work closely with the centre management team to maintain a safe, efficient, and inspiring retail environment.

What We're Looking For:

Strong knowledge & passion for a wide variety of plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, indoor plants).

Supervisory or department manager experience in a retail and/or horticultural setting.

Good commercial awareness, able to spot trends and maximise sales opportunities.

Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.

A reliable, organised mindset with good time management skills

Why Apply?

Be part of a respected and growing garden centre group

Excellent opportunities for career development and progression

Work in a supportive, knowledgeable team with a shared passion for horticulture

Enjoy staff discounts, onsite parking, and other group-wide benefits

Get in Touch!

Sound like the role for you? Send your CV today, we'd like to hear from you as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Leo at or call 01780 480530.