Plant area manager

Plant Area Manager

Plant Area Manager
Contracted Hours: 40 hours/week Alternate Weekends
Salary: Dependent on experience

Looking to step up into management and join a respected horticultural business with real progression prospects? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid plant knowledge to step into a management position.

Join a well-established garden centre known for quality, customer care, and a supportive team culture. With 15 staff across the centre and 5 in the plant area, you'll take a key role in operations while developing your leadership skills in a busy, plant-focused environment.

Your Role:

As Plant Area Manager, you'll be stepping into a hands-on position that supports the day-to-day running of the plant department. You'll help maintain high standards in plant care, displays, and customer service, while gradually taking on more responsibility and team oversight.

1. Strategic development and planning of the plant business
2. Supporting the General and Assistant Garden Centre Managers
3. Leading the plant team to deliver exceptional customer service
4. Managing KPIs, including sales growth, stock loss, and waste
5. Maintaining high standards across the sales floor
6. Weekly plant ordering to ensure seasonal and appropriate stock levels
7. Assisting with recruitment and team development

What We're Looking For:

8. Strong horticultural knowledge and a genuine interest in plants
9. Retail experience - ideally in a garden centre or plant-related setting
10. Team-focused, proactive, and customer-service driven
11. Eager to learn, grow, and develop long-term

Why Apply?

12. Clear progression prospects within a leading business
13. Friendly, established team in a well-run garden centre
14. Supportive leadership and genuine progression prospects
15. Staff discount, onsite parking, and a collaborative culture

Interested?

Send your CV today - we'd love to hear from you.
For more info, contact Leo at or call 01780 480530.




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