Garden Centre Assistant Manager, Holland Arms

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED; Gaerwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre company in Wales is seeking a full-time Garden Centre Assistant Manager to oversee the indoor areas of their centre. Responsibilities include managing operations, inspiring staff, and ensuring high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in retail leadership and a strong passion for gardening products, along with exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous staff discounts and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

healthy work/life balance

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experienced retailer with proven leadership qualities.
• Knowledgeable about gardening related products.
• Ability to coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and stock levels.
• Inspire teams to create impressive product displays.
• Handle daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Passion for gardening

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are looking for a full‑time Garden Centre Assistant Manager to join the team in our Holland ArmsGarden Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

The hours for the role are 42.5 per week over 5 days, This will include regular weekend working so flexibilityis a must.

The Role

As the Garden Centre Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for overall management of all Indoor Garden Centre areas. You will work closely with the Garden Centre Manager and Plant Area Manager to provide duty management cover across the whole site to achieve sales and profit targets whilst motivating your team to maximise opportunities, inspiring them to offer the highest standards of customer service.

What you will be doing as a Garden Centre Assistant Manager?

• Managing the day-to-day operation; stock levels, merchandising standards and customer service.
• Inspire your teams to create fabulous product displays with accurate and informative POS.
• Develop you team in all areas of customer service, merchandizing standards and product knowledge.
• Be responsible for managing daily administrative / back office tasks.
• Support smooth warehouse and goods in process.
• Manage regular cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed.

What makes you our perfect Garden Centre Assistant Manager?

• Experienced retailer, with proven leadership qualities and a passion for driving sales.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about gardening related products.
• Successful retail manager who can coach and develop their team.
• Strong communicator who can motivate their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
• Be commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work / life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking