Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager - Highlands, Aberdeenshire Scotland
Job Ref ADV521
Are you a passionate horticulturist with a flair for customer service? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Plantarea Manager to join our family run, independent garden centres in the Aberdeenshire area and the Highlands of Scotland. If you have extensive horticultural knowledge and purchasing experience, one of these full-time, permanent positions could be your perfect next step.
Our garden centres, established over 24 years ago, have earned a stellar reputation for high-quality produce and an award-winning team. We have grown significantly over the years, achieving remarkable success by offering a diverse range of plants year-round, alongside unique garden sundries, clothing, gifts, leisure goods, and a popular restaurant.
As the Plantarea Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and developing our thriving plant sales department. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and a small team of dedicated staff
- Driving plant sales and supporting related initiatives
- Providing face-to-face sales assistance and managing customer enquiries
- Collaborating with suppliers to ensure well-stocked departments that meet customer demand
- Maintaining high standards of presentation, merchandising, and pricing strategies
Your role is integral to maintaining our commitment to exceptional customer service, offering friendly and informed advice that has been a cornerstone of our success. Your expertise will ensure continued customer satisfaction and uphold our distinguished company reputation.
Key Qualifications:
- Strong horticultural knowledge and experience
- Proven supervisory or managerial experience in a garden centre or similar retail environment
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team
- Energetic, creative, and positive attitude
- Excellent customer engagement skills
- Good physical fitness for working on your feet and handling heavy lifting
- Strong IT and numeracy skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
This role is ideal for someone currently holding a Plant Area Supervisor or Manager position or a similar, ready to advance their career. You will bring energy, creativity, and a passion for engaging with the public, ensuring our garden centre continues to flourish.
Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued and your career growth supported. Apply now and take the next step in your horticultural career with a respected and successful garden centre in the most scenic and desirable areas of Scotland.
We offer an attractive salary, 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, employee discount scheme, company pension and relocation package available.
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