Horticultural Supervisor, Howdens Garden Centre

Klondyke Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional garden center is seeking a Full Time Permanent Horticultural Supervisor in Inverness. The role requires expert plant knowledge to enhance customer service and store efficiency. You will manage plant displays, advise customers, and handle transactions. An engaging personality and a passion for gardening are essential. Benefits include a competitive wage, generous annual leave, and various staff discounts, promoting a healthy work/life balance without evening shifts.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Friendly and engaging personality with a love for customer service.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about plants.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and merchandise plant stock to create displays.
• Advise customers on suitable plants and products.
• Operate till and serve customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge about plants

Shift flexibility

Tools

EPOS system

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent HorticulturalSupervisorto join the team in our Howdens Garden Centre.

Our competitive rate of pay for this role is £12.70 per hour.

The hours for this position are 42 hours per week over 5 days including regular weekend shifts so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Horticultural Supervisor, you must have specialist plant knowledge to provide excellent customer service, creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers helping them to make informed purchases. You will also be responsible for supporting the Management Team to ensure the profitable and efficient running of the store.

What you will be doing as a Horticultural Supervisor?

• Plant stock replenishment and merchandising to create fabulous plant displays
• Look after and care for our plants ensuring they are always healthy and looking great for our customers
• Advising our customers on suitable plants and products for their needs, taking every opportunity to WOW.
• Till operation and serving customers
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed
• Assisting customers with carrying purchases to their cars
• Collecting trolleys and shopping baskets

What makes you our perfect Horticultural Supervisor?

• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
• A good knowledge and experience of using an EPOS system would be desirable but not essential.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about plants and plant replated products
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Horticultural Supervisor, please click 'Apply’ now.