Plant Manager Matlock

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable individual with a flair for retail management? Matlock Garden Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Plant Manager to lead our vibrant plant department.

Plant Manager - situated at Matlock Garden Centre.

Position: Plant Manager

Location: Matlock Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group.

Hours: Full-time hours, including alternate weekend working.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Why Join Us?
Blue Diamond is the leading name in Garden Centre retail, celebrated for our commitment to quality, style, and exceptional customer experience. We believe in nurturing talent, providing growth opportunities, and celebrating our team's successes.

Matlock Garden Centre is part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from a turnover of £187 million in 2019 to a turnover of over £400 million in 2025.

With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want YOU to grow with us!

Our target demographic are AB1 customers, and we attract this calibre of customers by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference - style, emotion and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention and in empowering our staff to reach their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.

The Role
This is a dynamic, hands-on role with a dual focus on horticulture and retail management. You will have overall responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the plant department, from planning and purchasing stock to creating stunning seasonal displays.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate our plant area staff to ensure the highest standards of plant care and customer service.
• Stock Management: Take full ownership of stock control, including seasonal purchasing, stock rotation, and wastage management to meet sales targets.
• Commercial Performance: Maximise sales and profitability through effective merchandising, display creation, and promotional activities.
• Horticultural Care: Ensure the health and quality of all plants through proper watering, pruning, and pest and disease control.
• Customer Experience: Act as a go-to expert for customers, providing specialist advice and fostering a welcoming and engaging shopping experience.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe and tidy environment for both staff and customers, ensuring compliance with all company policies.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Retail Manager: You have a proven track record in a retail management role, ideally within a garden centre or plant-focused environment.
• Horticultural Expert: You possess in-depth knowledge of hardy and seasonal plants, their care requirements, and seasonal trends.
• Commercial Mindset: You are commercially astute, with strong business management, budgeting, and analytical skills to drive sales growth.
• Inspirational Leader: You can motivate and empower a team to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.
• Excellent Communicator: You can build rapport with customers and suppliers and communicate effectively with your team.
• Proactive and Creative: You can think on your feet, solve problems, and create inspirational, visually appealing displays that delight our customers.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Generous staff discounts.
• A supportive and positive work environment.