Plant Area Manager

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

Job summary

A leading garden centre in Oxfordshire is seeking a Plant Area Manager to oversee operations, manage stock presentation, and drive sales. The ideal candidate has strong retail experience, plant knowledge, and leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a valued team while creating an engaging environment for customers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail and horticulture.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Commercial awareness and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Seasonal Area of the garden centre.
• Manage stock presentation and replenishment.
• Drive sales through merchandising and team leadership.

Skills

Retail experience

Plant knowledge

Leadership skills

Customer engagement

Job description

Overview

Plant Area Manager | Oxfordshire

Salary: DOE

Are you an experienced retailer with really good professional plant knowledge?

Ready to take on a challenge as a Plant Area Manager?

Keen to join a business where your knowledge and enthusiasm will be truly valued?

Then this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Client

Our client is a leading garden centre with a strong horticultural heritage and a reputation for quality and service. They\'re committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience, backed by a wide range of top-quality plants and products. With a knowledgeable and dedicated team, they pride themselves on helping customers make the right choices for their gardens and homes.

The Role

As Plant Manager, you\'ll be responsible for overseeing the Seasonal Area of the garden centre. You\'ll plan and manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring stock is well presented, fully replenished, and clearly priced at all times.

Your eye for detail and strong merchandising skills will help drive sales, while your ability to lead and motivate the team will ensure a culture of excellent service and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

You\'ll be a friendly, approachable, and passionate individual with a strong background in retail and horticulture. A genuine enthusiasm for plants is essential, along with the ability to inspire your team and engage customers. You\'ll need to be commercially aware, well-organised, and confident in creating a welcoming, shoppable environment.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, we\'d love to hear from you!

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