Plant Buyer
Plant Buyer required
Job Ref P202
The client is one of the UKs leading and largest online tree suppliers with over 20 years of industry experience. They are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Buyer to join the existing Senior Management Team. Reporting to and working alongside the Managing Director, the successful candidate will have sole responsibility for buying, managing the process throughout from building relationships with suppliers to expanding product ranges and negotiating the best deals.
Business Skills and Duties:
- Highly commercial experienced buyer with horticulture experience, ideally with non-tree plants and hard goods categories.
- E-commerce experience is preferred, but not essential.
- Systems literate and able to support applications rollout such as supplier portals.
- Supporting the sale of both stocked and drop-shipped products.
- Buy price and terms negotiation, forecasting and reserves commitments.
- Sales price monitoring and price setting.
- Stock responsibility.
- Promotion planning.
- Marketing support.
Goals:
- Short term priority: understand existing range and suppliers and provide immediate support.
- Medium Term (but still in 2024): develop new range plans, bring suppliers on board and support launch of products on the website.
Additional Information:
The company is a small business comprised of a team who are highly motivated individuals, therefore they are seeking an individual with a similar attitude to work, an understanding of profits and a passion for both horticulture and the delivery of excellent customer service. The client is willing to support remote working and therefore expect applicants to be self-motivated and independent individuals. Excellent communications skills will be key for this vacancy, in order to engage effectively with suppliers and the existing team.
Applicants will require a full driving license, due to the travel requirements of meeting suppliers, with expenses covered by the employer. Holiday allowance is a generous 25 Days plus Bank Holidays.
If this Plant Buyer vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant Buyer vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plant Buyer vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Horticulturist
Horticulturist required
Job Ref ADV415
We’re looking for someone with good communications skills, who’s prepared to work outside in all weathers, alone or as part of a team, who is physically fit able to operate a range of garden machinery.
Our perfect candidate will have experience of plant propagation and nursery work. They will also have all the requisite skills and experience of renovation, seasonal pruning, maintenance and training of fruit trees, roses and climbing plants.
Key components of this role include: Planting, plant maintenance & weeding; formative pruning shrubs and young trees; the care of mature trees; hedge cutting & topiary; pesticide & weed control spraying; lawn mowing - pedestrian & ride-on; strimming and leaf collection.
The successful candidate will be required to safely and competently use a range of petrol/electric tools and machinery, including; various sized tractors/loaders; pedestrian & ride-on mowers; strimmers; hedge trimmers; leaf blowers and pressure washers. Any licences held for the use of this equipment is desirable but not essential. A current PA1/PA6 is required.
To ensure the preservation of our high horticultural standards and the most memorable guest experience it is essential that you have a minimum Level 2 horticultural qualification and time served experience in a garden open to the public. You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload.
Bowcliffe is a busy, year-round estate, with tenants, guests and visitors using the grounds and ornamental gardens whatever the weather. We don’t close over winter. We are responsible for minimising potential risks to the public by undertaking daily health & safety checks within the ornamental garden and grounds, and taking appropriate action to resolve any issues.
We are seeking a person with a ‘can do’ flexible attitude to all tasks, be they garden related or helping support others working within the business, such as Maintenance and Hospitality. At Bowcliffe we are all on the same team.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
Garden Centre Manager - E122
Our client is an established award winning family garden centre stocking a huge range of high quality plants, garden accessories, home and gift items and much more, all sold by their knowledgeable friendly team of staff and with a café which has gained a fantastic reputation for being one of the best in the area. Due to internal promotion they are currently seeking a Garden Centre Manager to effectively and efficiently manage and lead the store in order to maximise sales and profit.
Are you passionate to provide excellent customer sales and service?
Can you lead and inspire a team of staff by example?
Do you have a strong horticulture background?
Key points
- To effectively manage recruitment, training and development of the stores management team and colleagues
- Ensure a full understanding of and implementation of company operational standards
- Ensure all floors are commercially and correctly merchandised
- To coach and motivate the team in order to deliver pre set targets
- To plan and manage special events within the store throughout the year
Must haves
- A good understanding of successful Garden Centre Retailing
- Excellent team leadership skills
- A proactive and positive approach to all tasks
- A proven track record in delivering results within a retail environment
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
