Horticulturist - Bunclody

at  Glanbia

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirlán now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland’s number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirlán has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirlán is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit www.tirlan.com

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A Qualification in Horticulture
• Minimum 1-2 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.

ROLE PROFILE

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Horticulturist to join our busy CountryLife branch in Bunclody, Co Wexford. 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, working alongside the Horticulturists and Branch Manager in the running of our busy garden centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Garden Centre
• Maximise 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 and head horticulturist to maintain high standards in the garden centre and branch.
• Top Class Customer Service
• Provide 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
• 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