Plant Department Manager: Garden Centre Leader

Zachary Daniels; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Leadership role

Established retail business

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Plant Manager for a well-established garden centre in North London, overseeing the plant and outdoor living department and delivering high standards of quality, stock availability and customer service.

The role requires leading a team, driving sales, managing stock rotation, visual merchandising and health and safety, with the opportunity to develop horticultural and retail management skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Plant Manager, Horticultural Manager, Garden Centre Manager or Department Manager.
• Experience in garden centre, horticultural or plant retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of plants, gardening and horticulture.
• Experience coaching and developing a team.
• Proven ability to drive sales and deliver commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead horticultural department to deliver strong commercial performance.
• Drive sales and maximise revenue; achieve department targets.
• Manage stock availability, plant quality and stock rotation.
• Create attractive plant displays and maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Recruit, train, motivate and develop a team.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and provide expert horticultural advice.
• Manage product ranges, promotions and departmental layouts.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve sales and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Plant knowledge

Customer service

Stock management

Job description

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Plant Manager for a well-established garden centre in North London, overseeing the plant and outdoor living department and delivering high standards of quality, stock availability and customer service.

The role requires leading a team, driving sales, managing stock rotation, visual merchandising and health and safety, with the opportunity to develop horticultural and retail management skills.