Plant Buyer and Manager | Garden Centres | Hertfordshire
£35,000- £40,000
Feeling like you've reached your potential in your current role? Ready to take on a new challenge?
Are you a dedicated and seasoned Plant Buyer and Manager eager for an exciting opportunity? If this sounds like you, keep reading!
What will I be doing?
1. Play a crucial role in driving the success of the businesses plant offerings.
2. Source garden plants, shrubs, and trees, ensuring high-quality products at competitive prices.
3. Collaborate closely with the Company Directors to set stock levels, budgets, and negotiate supplier terms to maximise profitability.
4. Take a hands-on approach in the Shrub Department, helping customers, handling inquiries, and ensuring excellent customer service.
5. Manage and train staff, maintain staff discipline, and contribute to a positive work environment.
6. Ensure security, health and safety, and maintain attractive and up-to-date displays.
What do I need?
* Background in Plant Buying and management within teams in the horticultural industry.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with suppliers to achieve the best terms.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills, with an eye for detail to ensure stock accuracy, product quality, and engaging sales displays.
* A deep understanding of current trends and consumer behaviour in the gardening industry.
What's next?
If you have a passion for plants and a knack for smart buying, we'd love to hear from you!
For an informal chat about the position, please call Felicity on 01780 480530, email felicity@morepeople.co.uk, or drop a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
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