Horticultural Manager | Richmond | £35,000

Are you passionate about plants and garden retail?

We're working with a well-known garden retail business that's looking for a strong horticultural manager to lead its thriving plant department. If you're a well-established horticultural manager or have strong management experience within garden retail, this is a great opportunity to leave your mark.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a busy plant department, driving sales growth and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
• Oversee all aspects of the wider garden centre operation to support the Garden Centre Manager and Deputy.
• Manage KPIs, including sales growth, waste, and stock loss.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster a motivated, knowledgeable, and high-performing team.
• Take accountability for team management, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Conduct weekly ordering through web shops to ensure seasonal stock levels are correct.
• Work flexibly, including weekends, and act as a designated key holder for opening and closing duties.

Requirements:

• Horticultural knowledge desired
• Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service and sales performance.

If this sounds like the right step for you, contact Elleanna at elleanna@morepeople.co.uk, and we'll take it from there!