Plant Area Manager: Lead a High-Performance Plant Team

MorePeople; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is assisting a leading UK garden centre group in recruiting a Plant Area Manager for its Middlesbrough operation. You will head the Outdoor Plants department, lead an experienced team and drive seasonal sales through strong horticultural standards, stock control and customer service.

You’ll join a fast-paced environment with training and progression opportunities within the group, reporting to the Garden Centre Manager and contributing to overall performance and targets.

Qualifications

• Strong plant knowledge gained through significant experience with outdoor plants.
• Supervisory or management experience within garden centre or horticultural retail.
• Ability to lead from the front and get the best from an established team.
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate horticultural standards into sales.
• Understanding of merchandising, stock management, seasonality and availability.
• Ambitious and keen to develop a career within garden centre management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Outdoor Plants department and own its day-to-day performance.
• Manage, motivate and develop an established plant team.
• Maintain high standards of plant quality, care, presentation and merchandising.
• Drive sales and ensure the department performs commercially across seasons.
• Work with central buying to manage allocations, ordering and stock availability.
• Manage stock levels, rotation, wastage and sell-through.
• Plan seasonal displays and respond to weather, demand and stock changes.
• Ensure customers receive knowledgeable advice and excellent service.
• Collaborate with Garden Centre Manager and wider team to hit targets.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Leadership

Stock management

Merchandising

Customer service

Job description

MorePeople is assisting a leading UK garden centre group in recruiting a Plant Area Manager for its Middlesbrough operation. You will head the Outdoor Plants department, lead an experienced team and drive seasonal sales through strong horticultural standards, stock control and customer service.

You’ll join a fast-paced environment with training and progression opportunities within the group, reporting to the Garden Centre Manager and contributing to overall performance and targets.