Plant Area Manager
Location: Cheshire (near Winsford)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, includes alternate weekends

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume plant area within one of the group's flagship centres, set to become one of the top-performing sites in the business.

The centre is undergoing significant investment and redevelopment, with plans for a brand-new garden centre and upgraded plant area already in motion. With a large residential catchment developing around the site, this is a role with genuine long-term growth potential.

Operating within a well-established, family-owned group, this position offers a level of autonomy rarely seen in larger corporate environments, while still benefiting from strong central support and horticultural expertise.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking full responsibility for the plant area, overseeing day-to-day operations within a high-volume department
• Managing stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, balancing centrally allocated stock with direct purchasing
• Maintaining exceptional plant quality standards, working closely with trusted suppliers to ensure consistency
• Driving sales and margin through strong commercial decision-making and effective stock management
• Leading, developing, and motivating a team including supervisors and plant specialists
• Creating high-impact visual merchandising displays, with the freedom to bring new ideas to the department
• Working closely with senior management to support the ongoing development and future success of the site

What they're looking for:

• Proven retail management experience, ideally within garden retail or a similar environment
• Strong horticultural knowledge, particularly across seasonal plants, shrubs, and outdoor ranges
• Commercially aware, with experience managing stock, margins, and supplier relationships
• A confident leader who can develop a team and maintain high operational standards
• Someone who takes pride in quality, with a focus on delivering best-in-class plant retailing
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams

Perks & Benefits:

• Join a stable, family-owned business investing heavily in its centres
• Opportunity to take ownership of a flagship site with significant growth plans
• High level of autonomy within the role, supported by experienced horticultural leadership
• Strong staffing levels and resource compared to competitors
• Ongoing investment in facilities and infrastructure
• Competitive salary and benefits package