Job Title: Senior Gardening Expert
About the Role:
As a key member of our gardening team, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice and support to customers. Your knowledge of plants, gardening techniques, and horticulture will be essential in ensuring that our customers receive the best possible service.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service, offering expert advice on plant care, gardening, and landscaping.
- Maintain the health and appearance of plants in our garden centre, including watering, pruning, and pest management.
- Stay current with the latest trends in horticulture, gardening products, and techniques to offer accurate and up-to-date information to customers.
- Assist in creating attractive plant displays and arranging plants to maximise sales and showcase various gardening themes.
- Monitor plant stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure that plants are well-stocked, labelled, and priced correctly.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Horticulturist or in a similar role, preferably within a retail garden centre environment.
- Strong knowledge of plants, composts, fertilisers & chemicals, garden tools, and gardening techniques.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in maintaining plant care and inventory.
- A passion for plants and gardening with a proactive, enthusiastic approach to the role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Potential bonus scheme in year 2
- Staff discount on store products.
- Opportunities for training and development within the horticultural field.
- Friendly, supportive working environment with a passion for gardening.