Horticulture Department Manager

Horticulture Department Manager required for an Established Garden Centre.

Our client is the 7th largest garden centre group in the UK and represent a new wave of specialist horticultural and leisure retailers who are committed to offering best quality and service as a matter of course. They are looking for an experienced Horti / Outdoor Plant Manager for their store near Kidderminster.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for horticulture and gardening and enjoys sharing their knowledge of plants with staff and customers. You will have experience of leading a small team and have good people management skills. A keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandising would be an asset in this role as you will be responsible for the layout and day to day running of the outdoor plant area.

Key requirements of the Horticulture Department Manager:

• Demonstrate a passion and knowledge for plants & horticulture
• Commercially aware and able to create dynamic, inspirational displays
• Highly motivated with previous experience at this level and happy to take responsibility for driving the performance and maximising potential
• Have a proven experience of working in a retail / garden centre environment
• Have a can-do attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service

In reward for your experience this Horticultural role offers:

• Salary up to £28,000
• 15% employee discount across all brands
• Subsidised meals in the restaurant
• onsite parking
• 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Extra Day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress and play a key role in training

Usual working week is 40 hours over 5 days, working alternate weekends

If you have a passion for plants and gardening and want to be part of a retail business that truly values the experience of its staff, then this role is for you.

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