Gardening Department Manager

Gardening Department Manager Gloucestershire

Salary: DOE

Are you a seasoned retail manager ready for your next challenge? The business we're working with is a highly regarded garden centre group, and they're looking for an experienced and motivated retail manager to lead their Gardening department. If this sounds good already, you'll also have a great work life balance, with alternate weekends and no evenings!

About the business

As a leading garden retail group, our client operates a network of well established garden centres, creating opportunities for career development and progression. They are committed to delivering an engaging shopping experience, supported by strong gardening expertise and well presented retail environments that help customers at every stage of their gardening journey.

About the role

As the gardening department manager, you will take responsibility for the day to day management and performance of the gardening department. You'll lead, develop, and motivate your team while ensuring the department runs efficiently and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing your team to deliver excellent service and results
• Managing stock levels, seasonal planning, and retail standards
• Delivering sales targets and KPIs through effective retail execution
• Supporting the wider management team with day to day centre operations
• Providing expert product advice to customers and setting high service standards
• Maintaining high standards in merchandising, stock presentation, and promotional execution

The ideal candidate

• Provenèixer retail management experience, ideally within a garden centre or DIY
• Hands on leadership style with confident people management skills
• Commercial awareness, able to spot trends and maximise seasonal opportunities
• A passion for delivering great service through an engaged and knowledgeable team
• Strong product knowledge of gardening sundries, composts, fertilisers, and related categories is desired but not strictly necessary

How to apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact Elleanna at , or call因素 .