Hardy Plants Department Manager – Blackdown Garden Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Blackdown Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group.
Do you thrive in a vibrant retail environment, love plants, and enjoy delivering outstanding customer service? We are looking for a passionate Hardy Plants Department Manager to lead our team and create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
Location: Blackdown Garden Centre
Hours: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week, including alternate weekends
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading UK garden centre group with 55 centres across the UK and Channel Islands.
- Work with AB1 customers by offering inspirational retailing with style, innovation, and exceptional service.
- Join a company with strong staff retention, training opportunities, and clear paths for career growth.
- Thrive in a friendly, supportive environment that values your skills and expertise.
The Role
As Hardy Plants Department Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the hardy plants department, from stock selection and plant care to visual merchandising and team leadership. You will combine your horticultural knowledge with retail expertise to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales & Profitability: Maximise sales through effective stock management and planning.
- Plant Quality & Care: Maintain high standards of plant health, presentation, and seasonal planning.
- Visual Merchandising: Create inspiring displays that engage customers and elevate the shopping experience.
- Team Leadership: Motivate, train, and manage your team to deliver outstanding service.
- Operations: Ensure high standards of housekeeping, health & safety, and stock control.
- Customer Engagement: Provide expert advice to help customers select and care for plants.
- Commercial Awareness: Monitor trends, recognise opportunities, and adapt merchandising for maximum performance.
About You
- Experience in garden centre or horticultural retail management, ideally with hardy plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills to interpret sales data and forecast trends.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire your team.
- Creative with an eye for detail in merchandising and presentation.
- Adaptable and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Genuine passion for plants and a customer-focused approach to retail.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Generous staff discount
- Training and development opportunities
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Career growth opportunities within the Blue Diamond Group
Join a leading garden centre team and make a real impact on our customers’ experience!
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV or any enquiries to:
Felicity Mitchell- Group Recruitment Manager
[email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have horticultural experience and have you experience of working in horticultural retail?
Work Location: In person
