Garden Centre Retail Department Manager

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Lymefield Garden Centre Ltd Full time

Here at Lymefield, were more than just a garden centrewere a community of gardening and retail enthusiasts dedicated to providing our customers with a more personalised shopping experience. Lymefields rural location is a place where old-world charm meets modern living. Nestled along the River Etherow & Country Park, its an area that attracts people for its scenic beauty and tranquil landscape.If this inspires you to join our team, then please read on: Your Role: As the Garden Centre Manager, youll oversee the day to day running of the garden centre department, responsible for discovering fresh trends and themes staying ahead of the curve and securing merchandise at the correct price point by utilising existing suppliers and in addition, sourcing new suppliers where necessary.You will be confident in your ordering of seasonal plants, but the role also requires you to oversee the ordering of gardening supplies and consumables as well as decorative giftware making sure smart commercial decisions are made to drive sales ensuring wastage is kept to an absolute minimum. You will be able to demonstrate a flare for displaying merchandise to maximise sales opportunities and lead from the front portraying a can-do approach exceling in customer service. Managing 34staff members, this is a great opportunity for a Plant Area Manager looking to step up to manage the garden centre section working alongside a team of other departmental managers of an established and well-respected independent Garden Centre, Tea Rooms and Farm Shop. Please note that this is a physically demanding role and work involves inside and outside duties in all weathers. We Are Looking For: In depth plant knowledge and experienced horticultural professional An individual who has worked in the garden centre industry Proficient in IT Commercially minded being able to analyse data for stock control purposes Keen eye for detail and a flare for creating imaginative displays for products ensuring the department is well always merchandised. Continually looking at ways to improve business performance within your department Leadership style to be hands on with ability to guide and manage a small team with a record of meeting targets you will be career focused and self-motivated to obtain the best from your staff Benefits: Competitive salary Joining an established independent garden centre Staff discount, uniform and onsite parkingTPBN1_UKTJ

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