Plant Area Supervisor
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- England,South East,West Sussex
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Assistant Garden Centre Manager
Location: West Sussex
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours/week
About the Role
We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join a thriving independent garden centre in West Sussex.
This is a key leadership position, supporting the Garden Centre Manager and deputising in their absence. You’ll take responsibility for core retail departments, with a strong focus on the plant area, ensuring high standards of presentation, customer service, and smooth day-to-day operations.
This position is only open to candidates with a garden/DIY retail background. Horticultural knowledge is essential.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee key departments with a focus on the plant area, ensuring excellent product presentation and stock quality.
*Supervise and support a team of 3-5 staff, depending on season.
*Support the Plant Area Manager with daily operations and deputise during their absence.
*Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock control, and customer experience.
*Drive retail sales through strong plant knowledge and effective team leadership.
*Work closely with other department leads to support overall centre performance.
What We’re Looking For
*Garden Centre Experience: Preferred, ideally within a plant area environment. Candidates from DIY retail backgrounds will also be considered.
*Plant Knowledge: Essential - confidence in plant care, maintenance, and customer advice is a priority.
*Leadership: Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop a small team in a fast-paced retail setting.
*Commercial Awareness: Understanding of stock control, merchandising, and seasonal retail trends.
*Customer Focus: Proactive and approachable, with a passion for delivering excellent service.
Perks & Benefits
*Free on-site parking
*Staff discount after probation
*28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
*Workplace pension scheme
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
What’s Next?
To apply, please send your CV to
Or call for a confidential chat about the role.
Location: West Sussex
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours/week
About the Role
We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join a thriving independent garden centre in West Sussex.
This is a key leadership position, supporting the Garden Centre Manager and deputising in their absence. You’ll take responsibility for core retail departments, with a strong focus on the plant area, ensuring high standards of presentation, customer service, and smooth day-to-day operations.
This position is only open to candidates with a garden/DIY retail background. Horticultural knowledge is essential.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee key departments with a focus on the plant area, ensuring excellent product presentation and stock quality.
*Supervise and support a team of 3-5 staff, depending on season.
*Support the Plant Area Manager with daily operations and deputise during their absence.
*Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock control, and customer experience.
*Drive retail sales through strong plant knowledge and effective team leadership.
*Work closely with other department leads to support overall centre performance.
What We’re Looking For
*Garden Centre Experience: Preferred, ideally within a plant area environment. Candidates from DIY retail backgrounds will also be considered.
*Plant Knowledge: Essential - confidence in plant care, maintenance, and customer advice is a priority.
*Leadership: Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop a small team in a fast-paced retail setting.
*Commercial Awareness: Understanding of stock control, merchandising, and seasonal retail trends.
*Customer Focus: Proactive and approachable, with a passion for delivering excellent service.
Perks & Benefits
*Free on-site parking
*Staff discount after probation
*28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
*Workplace pension scheme
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
What’s Next?
To apply, please send your CV to
Or call for a confidential chat about the role.
Job number 3549402
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Company Details:
MorePeople
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: FMCG
MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden...