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Garden Centre Plant Manager

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  • Location: Oxford
  • Salary: £33000 - £37000 per annum, Benefits: Amazing Career growth opportunities
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF64251
Hardy Plant Department Manager – Oxford Garden Centre up to £37,000
My client is offering you the chance to lead a thriving plant department within the UK's largest Garden Centre Group - a business that has seen massive growth in the last 5 years. This is your opportunity to combine your passion for horticulture with genuine career progression in a rapidly growing company that values its people, whilst enjoying the work-life balance of every other weekend off.

As a Hardy Plant Department Manager, you'll take ownership of a department where your horticultural expertise and creative flair will shine. You'll lead and motivate a dedicated team, creating stunning visual displays that inspire customers and transform their shopping experience into something truly memorable. This role gives you the chance to use your plant knowledge daily - advising customers, ensuring exceptional standards of plant care and quality, and merchandising beautiful seasonal displays. You'll drive sales and profitability while maintaining stock levels, monitoring performance through reports, and developing your team to reach their full potential. From managing day-to-day operations to crafting promotional displays for seasonal events, you'll have real ownership and empowerment in this Hardy Plant Department Manager position.

This Hardy Plant Department Manager role would suit someone with strong horticultural knowledge and a genuine love for plants and gardening. Whether you've worked in garden centres before or come from another horticultural or retail background, your energetic personality, creative approach to plant retailing, and ability to connect with customers will be highly valued. If you're meticulous about presentation, passionate about delivering excellent service, and excited by the opportunity to manage and develop a team, this role offers the perfect blend of horticulture and leadership.

What you'll enjoy as a Hardy Plant Department Manager:
  • Competitive salary, depending on experience up to £37,000
  • Generous staff discount across 50+ centres
  • Training and development opportunities with amazing career growth potential
  • A friendly, supportive working environment where your horticultural expertise is truly valued
My client is part of the UK's most successful Garden Centre Group, a business that has been led with vision and dedication renowned for exceptional staff retention and a genuine commitment to helping people build rewarding careers. With over 50 centres across the UK and a focus on inspirational retailing that attracts discerning customers, they're a company that's constantly evolving and expanding - and they want you to grow with them.

If you're ready to step into this exciting Hardy Plant Department Manager opportunity and nurture both beautiful plants and your career, Select Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your horticultural journey.