Plant Area Manager

Hollybush is a family run independent business is now seeking an experienced Plant Area Manager to join our team in Wolverhampton. We are a destination, GCA member garden centre established for over forty years.  

We are well known for our premium indoor and outdoor plants and strong horticultural base. 

We pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer service and quality products. 

Responsibilities 

As the Plant Area Manager, you will be responsible for the plant care and maintenance of the garden centres plant area, managing stock levels, offering customer support, and leading your team. You will ensure that plant displays are visually appealing and stocked with a diverse variety of plants.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Plant care & maintenance: Oversee plant health, watering, feeding, and seasonal care practices. 

• Stock management: Order plants, receive deliveries, and maintain the display’s visual appeal. Day to day maintenance and updating of our market leading EPOS system. 

• Customer service: Provide expert horticultural advice, assist with plant selection, and promote seasonal products to the highest standards. 

• Sales management: Work with the management team to achieve sales targets, analyse sales trends, and manage expenses. 

• Team leadership: Delegate tasks, train staff, and ensure high standards of plant care and customer service. Carry out staff appraisals. 

• Safety: Maintain a safe environment for staff and customers, regularly checking for hazards. 

Skills and Experience 

• Garden centre experience with strong retail and horticultural skills is essential. 

• Passion for plants and excellent plant knowledge, ideally supported by formal qualifications. (RHS 2/3 or equivalent). 

• Experience with visual merchandising and creating engaging plant displays. 

• Team leadership experience, with a strong eye for detail and high standards. 

• Good IT and organisational skills 

The Offer 

• Full-time, permanent role with a 39 hour average work week. 

• A 2-week rotating schedule, alternating between 4 weekdays and alternate weekends. 

• Free parking, colleague discount, pension scheme.