Plant Section Supervisor

Are you passionate about plants and retail leadership? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Hardy Plants Supervisor to support and drive our Hardy Plants Department at Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre.

Location

Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre

Hours

Full time, 40 hours, including alternate weekend working

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

The Role

This is a hands-on and varied role within our plants department. You will play a key part in ensuring the Hardy Plants area is commercially successful, well-stocked, beautifully presented, and that every customer receives knowledgeable and friendly service. You will also support the Department Manager in maintaining exceptional retail standards and maximising sales.

Key Responsibilities

Ordering hardy plant stock and monitoring availability

Reviewing sales and performance reports to identify opportunities for growth

Managing merchandising plans and stock rotation strategies

Identifying and taking action on slow-moving stock

Ensuring POS materials are accurate and displayed correctly

Maintaining high retail and housekeeping standards across the plant area

Creating visually appealing and inspirational plant displays to maximise sales

Providing knowledgeable advice to customers and assisting with carry-to-car service

Using the EPOS system confidently and accurately

Following up on action points from reports and team floor walks

Deputy Responsibilities

Deputising for the Department Manager during holidays and days off

Organising daily and weekly team tasks

Communicating updates, instructions, and guidelines from the wider plant team

Escalating any issues or concerns to senior management

About You

We are looking for someone who is

Passionate about plants, gardening, and retail

Commercially aware with a strong eye for detail

Confident in merchandising and stock management

A natural team leader who can motivate and organise others

Professional, friendly, and customer-focused

Flexible and able to work alternate weekends

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Generous staff discount

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities within the Blue Diamond Group

A supportive and inspiring retail environment

If you are ready to grow your career in horticultural retail, we would love to hear from you.