Retail Horticulture Manager: Lead Plant Experience & Growth

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden retail company in the UK is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee departmental operations and provide expert plant advice. The role requires strong retail management experience and horticultural knowledge, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include managing sales growth, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers generous benefits, including substantial discounts in stores and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee discounts of up to 50%

Access to financial wellbeing support

Employee wellbeing platform access

Development opportunities through Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with horticultural expertise.
• Ability to identify and address training needs effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness related to budgets and sales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horticulture department operations for profitable sales.
• Provide expert advice on plant care and gardening products.
• Lead team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Retail management

Commercial awareness

Coaching and training

Adaptability

Positive change management

Job description

A leading garden retail company in the UK is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee departmental operations and provide expert plant advice. The role requires strong retail management experience and horticultural knowledge, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include managing sales growth, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers generous benefits, including substantial discounts in stores and ongoing professional development opportunities.