Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Plant Area Manager | Hertfordshire
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full-time, Alternate Weekends
We're working with a highly respected garden centre that is looking for a Plant Area Manager to run their well-loved site in North London. If you're an established Plant Area Manager, or if you're a supervisor/assistant Manager ready to take your next step, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow, surrounded by plants, with one of the UK's leading businesses that values progression.
About the Business
This well-established and successful garden centre group is known for delivering exceptional customer service and offering a high-quality range of plants and gardening products. With continued investment and growth, they provide a supportive environment where both customers and employees can thrive.
Benefits
Staff discounts across the Garden Centre, Restaurant, and Leisure Park
On-site parking
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a growing business
The chance to join a passionate and knowledgeable team
Key Responsibilities of the Plant Area Manager
Ordering and managing plant stock to ensure strong seasonal availability
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, plant quality, and customer service
Leading, motivating, and developing the plant team
Prioritising daily tasks to ensure smooth department operation
Maximising sales and profitability
Reducing wastage and managing plant reductions effectively to maximise sell-through
Monitoring KPIs, including sales, waste, and stock loss
Supporting the Garden Centre Manager and Assistant Garden Centre Manager with wider site operations
Acting as a key holder and overseeing the site as Duty Manager when required
Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures
Managing recruitment, training, and performance within the team
About You
Strong plant knowledge and previous retail experience are essential
Experience managing or supervising within a garden centre environment
A confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sales and stock management
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Flexible to work any 5 days out of 7, including weekends
Full UK driving licence preferred, as some travel may be required
Forklift licence and PA1/PA6 pesticide certificates are desirable but not essential
What's Next?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact (url removed) for a confidential chat