Assistant Plant Area Manager
- West Sussex
- £27,000-29,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: South Downs area
Working Hours: 40-42.5 hours per week
Salary: Circa £28,000This well-established, family-run garden centre group has built a loyal following over decades - known for their friendly service, quality plants, and beautifully presented retail spaces. With a wide range covering shrubs, bedding, trees, houseplants, and seasonal favourites, they combine trusted horticultural expertise with a strong retail offer, making them a go-to destination for customers in the local community.They're now looking for an Assistant Plant Area Manager to support the day-to-day running of the plant department. Someone with strong horticultural knowledge, proven retail or garden centre experience, and the ability to lead and motivate a small team.With the company continuing to invest in its stores and people, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, supportive business where you can grow your skills and career.The Role
As Assistant Plant Area Manager, you'll work closely with the Plant Area Manager to ensure the department is well-stocked, beautifully merchandised, and offering an excellent customer experience. You'll help care for the plant stock, keep displays looking fresh and inspiring, and support your team in delivering first-class service.Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Plant Area Manager in leading, motivating, and developing the team.
- Ensure plants are well cared for, maintained, and presented to a high standard.
- Assist with stock management, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
- Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and advice to customers.
- Use sales reports and data to inform merchandising and product selection.
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and operational procedures.
- Strong horticultural knowledge across outdoor and indoor plants.
- Experience in a garden centre or retail environment.
- Organised, proactive, and commercially minded.
- Confident leading and motivating a small team.
- Great eye for detail and visual presentation.
- Passionate about plants, gardening, and delivering an excellent customer experience.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free on-site parking.
- Staff incentive and recognition schemes.
- Company pension scheme.
- Supportive, friendly team culture.
Keen to find out more?
Contact Leo Novakovic at or call 01780 480 530.