Plantarea Manager - Kent, United Kingdom - Horticruitment UK Ltd

Horticruitment UK Ltd

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Kent, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity for a an experienced Plantarea Manager to join a large, independent family run garden centre in the West Kent area.

Established in the 1960's, this popular and renowned centre has built its reputation based around the quality of theirproduct offerings, and their innovative nature.

The centre offers a wide variety of plants year-round, a variety of both indoor and outdoor furniture, homeware, an extensive range of garden related products and a popular highly rated restaurant.

As a PlantareaManager you will play a key role in the delivery of excellent customer service, increasing plant sales alongside the design and implementation of inspirational displays.

Job Brief

As the Plantarea manager, you will deliver exceptional customer service to customers, using your strong plant knowledge to advise and build strong relationships, while ensuring the quality and presentation of a large variety of seasonal plants are maintainedto a high standard in the sizeable plant area.

Key responsibilities:

Manage a team of 5 individuals, plus additional seasonal workers as required
Train staff, to further their plant knowledge and improve their customer service
Develop, motivate, and lead your team and monitor their performance
Perform range reviews, identifying stronger/weaker lines and identifying opportunities for growth; keeping track of department KPI's
Buying
Purchasing and negotiating with suppliers, using information from range reviews and customer feedback to guide selection
Checking and receiving deliveries, making sure products are of accepted standard
Merchandising of products, creating eye catching displays and implementing seasonal promotions
Stock management in order to reduce wastage and ensure plant health
Ensure all staff in the plant area are informed of their tasks and complete them in a timely and efficient manner
Working closely with the centre manager to ensure the departments continuous growth and success
Several years' Experience in a similar position, or an intent to further your career
Strong plant knowledge, with the ability to advise customers on a wide range of offerings
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A strong work ethic, demonstrating drive and a can do attitude
A good understanding of EPOS systems