Nursery Operations Manager

Description:

Nursery Operations Manager

£35-45k Dependant on Experience | Full-Time | Warwickshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Operations Manager to join a well-established wholesale horticultural business. This is a diverse and hands-on role, combining nursery production, sales, logistics, stock management, and team leadership. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the nursery operation, ensuring high-quality plant production, exceptional customer service, and efficient order fulfilment. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll play a key role in driving sales growth while maintaining the highest standards across the site. This position would suit a commercially minded horticultural professional who enjoys leading teams, building customer relationships, and being actively involved in nursery operations.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Full-time, permanent position
Opportunity to lead a key area of a growing horticultural business
Diverse role spanning production, sales, logistics, and operations
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Work within an established and respected horticultural businessKey Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day running of the wholesale nursery operation
Drive wholesale sales through excellent customer service and relationship management
Build strong partnerships with landscapers, retailers, contractors, and trade customers
Provide horticultural advice and product recommendations
Manage quotations, sales orders, and order fulfilment processes
Coordinate transport, dispatch, and delivery schedules
Ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time
Plan and oversee nursery production programmes to meet seasonal demand
Manage plant propagation, growing schedules, irrigation, and crop quality
Maintain high standards of plant health, presentation, and stock quality
Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock control processes
Lead, motivate, and develop nursery and sales team members
Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance across the site
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitabilityWhat We're Looking For

Experience within nursery operations, wholesale horticulture, or commercial plant production
Strong horticultural knowledge with the ability to identify and maintain a wide range of plants
Commercial awareness and proven customer-facing experience
Experience managing teams within a fast-paced operational environment
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
Experience coordinating logistics, transport, or dispatch operations would be advantageous
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for horticulture
Relevant horticultural qualifications or equivalent industry experience preferredIf you're an ambitious horticultural professional looking for a varied leadership role where you can make a real impact across nursery operations, sales, and production, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you. For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)