Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager

MorePeople; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in Shrewsbury is seeking a Department Manager for their Christmas and Outdoor Leisure Department. The role includes overseeing product management, conducting sales forecasts, and enhancing customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have strong retail leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for merchandising. The position offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Discounts

Paid Holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced retail environment with a strong commercial mindset.
• Confident team leader with excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in identifying and driving sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas departments for smooth operations.
• Forecast sales and manage inventory effectively.
• Create visual merchandising strategies to engage customers.

Skills

Experience in retail

Team leadership

Visual merchandising

Sales optimization

Customer service focus

Job description

Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager

Hours: 42.5 hours/week (Alternate weekends)

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

We're seeking a talented Department Manager to lead the Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department at a thriving garden centre. This centre is part of a leading and fast‑growing Garden Centre Group, well known for its award‑winning customer service and strong focus on career development.

About the role

As an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager, you will spend 7 months of the year overseeing Outdoor Leisure products such as furniture, BBQs, and patio heaters, while the remaining 5 months will focus on managing the Christmas department. You will balance creative visual merchandising with a strong commercial sales focus, leading your team to deliver a unique customer experience while driving sales, profitability and operational efficiency throughout the seasonal cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas departments, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Forecast sales, optimise stock levels and manage inventory to meet demand.
• Monitor department performance and implement actions to meet sales and profit targets.
• Create and execute visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement.
• Recruit, train and motivate team members to maintain high performance.
• Prioritise customer satisfaction, ensuring positive shopping experiences.
• Manage stock control, including rotation, replenishment and timely ordering.

The Ideal candidate

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced retail environment with a strong commercial mindset.
• Confident team leader with excellent communication skills and a hands‑on approach to developing others.
• Sharp eye for detail and high standards in creative product presentation, merchandising and visual impact.
• Skilled in identifying and driving sales opportunities to meet and exceed targets.
• Comfortable using retail systems and performance data to manage stock and support decision‑making.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking

Get in touch!

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send us your CV today.

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