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Position: Hardy Plant Manager
Location: Canterbury
Hours: 40 hours alternate weekends
Are you an experienced retail manager with a strong horticultural background? If you're looking to take the lead in a fast-paced plant department within one of the UK's top garden centre groups, this is a fantastic opportunity.
This role is ideal for someone with proven retail management experience and strong plant knowledge, ready to take full ownership of a key category. You'll be part of a national group known for quality, training, and promoting talent from .
What you'll be doing:
As Hardy Plant Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the hardy plant area.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing a small team to deliver excellent service and results
Maintaining high standards in plant health, displays, and product presentation
Managing stock levels, seasonal planning, and promotional activity
Delivering sales targets and department KPIs through strong retail execution
Providing expert advice to customers and setting the tone for service standards
Supporting the wider management team in the day-to-day running of the centre
What they're looking for:
Retail management experience is essential - you'll already have led a team in a busy commercial environment
Strong horticultural knowledge is a must - particularly around hardy plants and seasonal trends
Confident people management skills and a hands-on leadership style
A commercial mindset, with the ability to analyse performance and spot sales opportunities
Passion for creating a great customer experience through team engagement and plant presentation
Perks & Benefits:
Join a market-leading garden centre group with an excellent reputation for staff development.
Take on a high-visibility role in a busy, well-invested centre.
Enjoy clear opportunities to grow your career - many senior leaders in the business started in similar roles.
Free onsite parking.
Guaranteed yearly pay rise.
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