Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Area Manager to oversee plant quality and presentation. This hands-on role involves managing inventory, leading a dedicated small team, and making data-backed commercial decisions. Ideal candidates will have garden centre experience and strong horticultural knowledge. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including guaranteed pay rises and a unique working environment focused on quality and care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Guaranteed year-on-year pay rises

Staff discount

Onsite parking

Wider company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a plant area manager in a garden centre.
• Strong knowledge across all categories of plants.
• Capable of leading a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in plant presentation and care.
• Manage inventory and maximize sales while minimizing waste.
• Lead and motivate a team to achieve exceptional results.
• Support site operations and act as deputy when needed.
• Make commercial decisions backed by data.

Skills

Garden centre experience

Strong horticultural knowledge

IT literate, especially in Excel

Hands-on leadership style

Commercial analytical skills

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, especially in Excel
• A confident, hands‑on leadership style that gets the best out of a small team
• Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse performance and drive improvements

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary – open to push the mark for outstanding candidates
• Guaranteed year‑on‑year pay rises – how much it rises depends on your performance
• Join a respected and expanding garden centre group
• A unique, plant‑led environment with a boutique feel
• Staff discount, onsite parking, and wider company benefits

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