Plantarea Manager
From horticruitment
Our client, a highly commended, family-run Garden Centre in South Staffordshire, with five stores and 35 years in the garden industry, is seeking a Plantarea Manager to join the team. They take pride in creating a family-like, supportive and motivating culture, listening and responding to honest feedback from their team members. With lots of exciting changes and developments happening, this is a fantastic time to join the team and grow with them.
We are seeking a zealous and knowledgeable Plant-area Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the plantarea, ensuring it is well stocked and presented, and providing exceptional customer service to gardening enthusiasts. You will play a key role in leading a team, ensuring the highest standards of plant care & quality and managing plant inventory. You’ll be based in their incredible 3000 sqm plantarea, which features a retractable roof, weed free, maintenance flooring and brand new irrigation systems.
We are looking for someone who can create Britain’s best plantarea – our client is already in the top 10 GCA plantareas so they are looking for someone to push them to number one. Although they are part of a group of five garden centres which in itself brings lots of opportunities, they independently manage and purchase their stock. They are willing to back the right person so they encourage anyone with a particular plant interest to develop their passion and progress it to a commercial level. They now own their own nursery so the successful candidate can have an influence on what they grow and sell to their customers.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring the highest level of customer service is given.
- Plant Care & Maintenance – Overseeing the care, display, and maintenance of all plants on site.
- Inventory Management – Monitor plant stock levels, place orders, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure a diverse and high-quality selection of plants. You’ll have complete freedom to buy from different suppliers and choose from a variety of ranges.
- Leading a team of knowledge and enthusiastic people.
- Merchandising stock to ensure the displays are visually appealing, organised and promotes good sales.
- Monitoring sales and tracking trends to react quickly to provide customers with what they want to see. Suggest and put into action strategies for increasing sales and improving overall profitability.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a plant related position.
- Strong knowledge of plants, including care, varieties, and pest management.
- Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role is preferred.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for gardening and plants, with a desire to share that knowledge with others.
Benefits:
- 20% Employee Discount.
- Opportunities for career growth and development within the group.
- Performance-based bonuses.
The role is full-time, working 5 days per week, 9:00am ‘til 6:00pm, including alternate weekends.
SALARY: Up To £38,000 DOE
LOCATION: STAFFORDSHIRE
JOB No: J200
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