Plant Buying Manager
From horticruitment
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Buying Manager to join our client’s esteemed and independent Garden Centre in Inverness, Scotland. If you have extensive horticultural knowledge and purchasing experience, this full-time, permanent position could be your perfect next step.
H566
Responsibilities
As the Plant Buying Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and developing our client’s thriving plant sales department. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing a small team of dedicated staff.
- Driving plant quality and 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.
- Attending trade shows including foreign locations and purchasing large quantities of suitable plants.
- Site visits.
Key Qualifications:
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.
- Strong horticultural knowledge and experience
- Proven supervisory or managerial experience in a Garden Centre or similar environment
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team
- Ability to confidently buy large quantities of plants for multiple sites
- Energetic, creative, and positive attitude
- Strong IT and numeracy skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Relocation support is available.
This role is ideal for someone currently holding a Plant Buyer / Manager position or a similar role, 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. Please note that regular weekend work on a rotational basis will be required. Relocation support is available.
SALARY: Up to £40,000
LOCATION: Inverness, Scotland
JOB No: H566
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