Head Horticulturist - Castlelyons

Head Horticulturist

This role is located in Castlelyons

About Tirlán

Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Horticulturist to join our busy CountryLife team in Castlelyons. As a valued member of the team you will be essential to the success of our branch by providing customers with a first class experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Garden Centre
  • Show that performance matters by maximising the sales potential of the garden centre and garden products
  • Maintain control of all stock to ensure a fresh offering to the customer
  • Since first impressions count ensure that all garden centre displays are immaculate and appealing to the customer
  • Assist the Manager to maintain high standards in the garden centre and branch
• Top Class Customer Service
  • Be the customers’ champion by providing top quality, fast, efficient and friendly service at all times
  • Build trusting relationships with our customers and provide excellent service and advice
  • Keen interest in and understanding of our product range and services
• Others
  • Find a better way and improve and develop relevant areas across the branch
  • Ensure that health & safety requirements are met at all times
  • Maintain good housekeeping of all relevant areas

Key Requirements:

• A Qualification in Horticulture
• Minimum 3 years relevant retail Garden Centre experience
• Knowledge and interest in the retail gardening industry
• Ability to multitask and to consistently deliver high standard quality work in a busy environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• A friendly outgoing personality, excellent customer service skills and ambition to deliver beyond customers’ expectation
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team work skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential.

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At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. 

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com