Plant Area Manager & Buyer

Morepeople 01780; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business seeks a Plant Area Manager & Buyer in Hillingdon. The role focuses on plant area management, buying, and mentoring team members within a supportive environment. Candidates should have strong horticultural experience and a proven background in team oversight, ideally with industry contacts.

Benefits

Free Parking

Staff Discount

Ongoing training and career development support

Qualifications

• Proven background in plant area management, including buying and merchandising.
• Able to balance profit, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Comfortable in fast-growing independent garden centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the plant area, including product selection and customer experience.
• Lead on plant buying and managing supplier relationships.
• Contribute to long-term planning and help shape structure.

Skills

Strong horticultural experience

Commercial focus

Job description

Plant Area Manager & Buyer

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Contracted Hours: Full-time, 5 days over 7 including alternate weekends.

Join a thriving, family-run business with a long-standing reputation for quality and customer care. This company offers a welcoming, community-focused environment where team members are genuinely valued and supported. If you have a passion for plants, people, and retail, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the plant area, including product selection, plant care, displays, and customer experience.
• Lead on plant buying, including sourcing stock and managing supplier relationships - with a view to eventually buying for a new online brand launching soon.
• Focus on profitability, stock quality, and commercial displays to improve sales and customer engagement.
• Work closely with long-standing team members (e.g., Alan - 40 years' tenure) to maintain standards and guide best practices.
• Help drive business growth - centre currently turning over £2.5m with aspirations to reach £3.5m over the next 2 years.
• Support or mentor existing team members and managers as part of a flat management structure (3-4 department managers currently).
• Contribute to long-term planning and help shape structure.

Candidate Profile:

• Must have strong horticultural experience, ideally with existing industry contacts - not suitable for junior or first-time managers.
• Proven background in plant area management, including buying, merchandising, and team oversight.
• Commercially focused, able to balance profit, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Comfortable in a fast-growing, independent garden centre environment with ambition to grow.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free Parking on site.
• Staff Discount on products.
• Training & Development: Ongoing training and career development support provided in line with the needs of the role and your personal progression goals.

Get in Touch!

If you think you would be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! Send us your CV today.

To learn more or discuss the role further, contact Leo at [e-mail] or call 01780 480530.

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