Garden Centre Manager

Morepeople 01780; Essex; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in Essex seeks an experienced Garden Centre Manager. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a large team, and driving profitability. Ideal candidates will have senior retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior retail management role, ideally in a large retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and empower teams.
• Excellent operational awareness and understanding of profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full retail operation of the centre.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team for customer service.
• Analyse sales data to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Garden Centre Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive DOE

Are you an experienced retail leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer experience? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading garden centre groups, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running and commercial success of a unique and high-performing site.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys leading large teams to deliver exceptional results.

You\'ll be joining a company that invests heavily in its people and facilities, offering excellent training and genuine opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

What you\'ll be doing:

As Garden Centre Operations Manager, you\'ll oversee the full retail operation of the centre - leading from the front to drive performance, service, and profitability.

• Leading, motivating, and developing a large, diverse team to deliver first-class customer service.
• Overseeing all operational areas including retail, stock management, visual standards, and compliance.
• Working closely with department heads to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent execution of group standards.
• Analysing sales and performance data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders to support business success.
• Ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Driving a positive workplace culture that encourages teamwork, accountability, and development.

What they\'re looking for

• Proven experience in a senior retail management role, ideally within a large multi-department store/big garden retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower teams.
• Excellent operational awareness and commercial understanding - you\'ll know how to balance customer experience with profitability.
• Confident communicator with great interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• A hands-on approach with a passion for retail standards, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Perks & Benefits

• Join a market-leading group with an exceptional reputation for quality and staff development.
• Take on a high-profile management role within a well-invested and growing centre.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company discount
• Clear opportunities for career progression across the wider group.
• Free onsite parking and great company culture.

Apply now

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a thriving and forward-thinking business.

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] or call 01780 480530 for a confidential chat.