Horticulture Manager: Grow Sales & Lead the Team

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre retailer in Scotland is looking for a Horticulture Manager to oversee department operations, drive sales, and promote excellent customer service. You'll provide expert plant care advice while managing a senior team, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess horticultural expertise and retail management experience, fostering a strong team culture and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Employment includes generous leave, discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

50% discount in restaurants

Access to financial wellbeing support

Wellbeing services and counselling

eLearning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and retail management is essential.
• Ability to coach all levels of staff for a first-class experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of sales and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in horticulture to maximize sales.
• Provide expert advice on plant care and gardening products.
• Create a customer-focused environment with team engagement.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Retail management experience

Commercial awareness

Coaching and training skills

Adaptability

Job description

A leading garden centre retailer in Scotland is looking for a Horticulture Manager to oversee department operations, drive sales, and promote excellent customer service. You'll provide expert plant care advice while managing a senior team, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess horticultural expertise and retail management experience, fostering a strong team culture and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Employment includes generous leave, discounts, and development opportunities.