Straight Line Retail Recruitment

Retail Horticultural Manager £30,000 - £34,000 + Package & Benefits Tunbridge Wells area About the Company We are a well-established retail business known for offering high-quality plants, garden products, and accessories. Our reputation is built on excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, and a passion for creating inspiring shopping experiences. The Role Reporting to the Site General Manager, the Retail Horticultural Manager will oversee the department's day-to-day operations, focusing on team leadership, performance, and customer service. Key responsibilities include: Managing and motivating a team of General Assistants to achieve departmental goals and deliver outstanding customer service. Ensuring products, from plants to garden accessories, are well-presented, well-stocked, and commercially appealing. Driving sales through effective stock management, displays, and department layout. Supporting the team with coaching, training, and performance management to maintain high standards across all areas. Leading by example to ensure smooth, efficient, and customer-focused operations. The Candidate We are seeking a strong and experienced manager with a proven track record in leading teams, preferably in retail or customer-facing operations. While an interest in gardening is welcome, it is not essential-your focus will be on management, people development, and driving department performance. Key qualities include: Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong commercial awareness and experience driving sales performance. A supportive and hands-on approach to management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic retail environment and wants to lead a high-performing team within a well-known Garden Centre & Nursery business.

Retail Horticultural Manager £30,000 - £34,000 + Package & Benefits Arundel area The Company We're a well-loved garden centre known for our high-quality plants, garden products, and friendly service. Our customers trust us for great advice and inspiring ideas, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for everyone who loves gardening. The Role We're looking for someone with a love of gardening to help run our horticultural department. You'll be supported every step of the way, so previous management or retail experience isn't essential. In this role, you'll: Help keep our plant and garden product displays looking great and well-stocked. Support and guide a small team of assistants to deliver excellent customer service. Chat with customers, giving helpful advice and sharing your gardening knowledge. Assist with stock and display layouts to make our department easy to shop and appealing. The Person You don't need formal qualifications-just a passion for plants, gardening, and helping people. If you enjoy learning, working with a team, and sharing your knowledge, this could be the perfect role for you. We'll provide training and support, so you can grow your skills while working for a trusted name in the garden centre world.