Senior Indoor Plant Horticulturist – Arboretum Urban Green, Dublin City Centre
At Arboretum Urban Green, we know that skills are learned, nurtured, and celebrated. As an award-winning, forward-thinking, and sustainability-driven family business, we’ve built a reputation for creating inspirational destinations that connect people with nature, creativity, and each other.
Our vision is to offer customers a haven of escape, where garden, home, and food come together in a truly fulfilling retail experience. Guided by our values of Communication, Commitment, Customer Service, Reputation, and Leadership, we’ve cultivated a workplace where excellence, teamwork, and care for both people and the planet go hand in hand.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Indoor Plant Horticulturist to join our Arboretum Urban Green store in Dublin City Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horticulturist with a passion for indoor plants and urban greening. As a senior member of the horticultural team, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing our extensive indoor plant offering, sharing your expertise with customers and colleagues, and creating inspiring displays that bring nature into city living.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service by providing expert advice on indoor plants, helping customers select the right plants for their homes, apartments, offices, and lifestyles.
- Act as a lead source of knowledge on indoor plant care, including watering, feeding, lighting requirements, pest management, repotting, and plant health.
- Support and mentor colleagues, helping to develop product knowledge and maintain high standards throughout the department.
- Assist in proactively driving sales through excellent customer engagement, strong product knowledge, and effective merchandising.
- Maintain outstanding standards of plant quality, presentation, and care across the indoor plant department.
- Create and maintain visually inspiring indoor plant displays that enhance the customer experience and showcase current trends in houseplants and urban gardening.
- Provide a point of contact for customer enquiries, resolving issues professionally and ensuring a positive outcome.
- Keep up to date with emerging indoor plant trends, new varieties, and customer interests within the rapidly growing houseplant market.
- Ensure all plant labelling, POS materials, and displays are accurate, attractive, and up to date.
- Assist management with stock control, goods inwards, stock taking, wastage control, and inventory management in line with company policies.
- Support the day-to-day operation of the store and contribute to the success of the wider team.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has a genuine passion for indoor plants, houseplants, and urban horticulture.
- Possesses strong practical experience and knowledge of indoor plant care and maintenance.
- Can confidently advise customers on all aspects of houseplant selection and care, from beginner-friendly plants to more specialist varieties.
- Holds a horticultural qualification (essential).
- Has previous horticultural retail experience and is comfortable working in a customer-facing environment.
- Demonstrates excellent leadership qualities and enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and leading by example.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support colleagues within a retail or horticultural environment.
- Has strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a keen eye for merchandising and plant presentation.
- Is customer-focused, approachable, and committed to delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
- Continuously seeks to expand their horticultural knowledge and stay informed about the latest indoor plant trends and innovations.
Why Work With Us?
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
- Staff discounts across Arboretum retail and café
- Daytime working hours
- Employee Referral Scheme
If you are passionate about indoor plants, enjoy sharing your expertise with customers and colleagues, and are looking to take the next step in your horticultural career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help bring the beauty of indoor plants to the heart of Dublin City Centre with Arboretum Urban Green.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Tell us about previous experience you have in Horticulture/Gardening?
- Have you got a horticulture degree or a related degree?
Experience:
- Horticulture: 1 year (required)
Location:
- Dublin, County Dublin (preferred)
Work Location: In person
