Plant Area manager

Morepeople 01780; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected garden centre group as a Plant Area Manager, where your passion for horticulture and strong plant knowledge will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a dedicated team, manage operations, and ensure exceptional customer service. With excellent opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in a commercially focused horticultural setting. Enjoy staff discounts and a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving business.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Onsite Parking

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising teams in a horticultural or retail setting.
• Strong knowledge of various plant types and care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor plant departments.
• Manage stock levels and ensure high standards of plant care.

Skills

Plant Knowledge

Supervisory Experience

Commercial Awareness

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Job description

Plant Area Manager
42.5 hours/week: Alternate weekends
Salary: Dependent on experience

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 [e-mail] or call 01780 480530.

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