Supervisor - Gardening Department

Role: Supervisor - Gardening Department
Location: Carlow
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: Up to €35,000
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Gardening Department Supervisor to join our client’s growing team based in Carlow. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Horticulturist to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
What’s on Offer:

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.

Your new role includes:

Customer Service: Provide expert advice to customers on plant care, gardening, and landscaping, helping them make informed decisions for their gardens and outdoor spaces.
Plant Care: Oversee the health and maintenance of the garden centre's plant stock, including watering, pruning, and pest management.
Product Knowledge: Stay up to date with the latest trends in horticulture, gardening products, and techniques to offer accurate and current information to customers.
Merchandising: Assist in creating attractive plant displays and arrange plants to maximize sales and showcase various gardening themes.
Inventory Management: Monitor plant stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure that plants are well-stocked, labelled, and priced correctly.
Seasonal Responsibilities: Manage seasonal shifts in plant availability, customer demand, and garden centre displays, ensuring smooth transitions through changing seasons.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the garden centre team to ensure the store is well-organised and customer focused.

Experience you need:

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.
A relevant horticultural qualification is preferred but not required.