Garden Centre Manager

Ansell Garden Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansell Garden Centre, located near Heathrow, is seeking a passionate Garden Centre Manager to lead a vibrant team and enhance customer experiences. This full-time role involves overseeing operations, managing stock, and inspiring a dedicated team while driving sales and maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally in a garden centre.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and passion for plants.
• Leadership skills to inspire a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for a seamless customer experience.
• Manage stock levels and maintain quality.
• Drive sales through displays and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Horticultural Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

IT Skills

Job description

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Are you a passionate leader with a love for horticulture and retail? Ansell Garden Centre, a vibrant destination near Heathrow Airport, is seeking an experienced Garden Centre Manager to lead our team and elevate our customer experience. With a diverse range of plants, shrubs, garden tools, pet care, and gifts, we’re looking for someone to drive success and inspire green-fingered enthusiasts.

Location: Ansell Garden Centre, West Drayton, Middlesex (near Heathrow Airport)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience for customers and staff.
• Manage stock levels, from plants and seeds to barbecues and garden decor, maintaining quality and variety.
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a positive culture and delivering top-notch training.
• Drive sales through creative displays, seasonal promotions, and outstanding customer service.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and attractive centre, including planteria, indoor displays, and facilities.
• Monitor budgets, pricing, and financial performance to meet business goals.
• Build strong supplier relationships to secure high-quality, sustainable products.
• Stay ahead of gardening trends to offer expert advice and innovative solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a garden centre or horticultural setting.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and a passion for plants and gardening.
• Leadership skills to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, stock control, and sales strategies.
• Excellent customer service skills and a knack for creating engaging retail experiences.
• Familiarity with seasonal demands and sustainable practices in gardening.
• IT and stock management skills to keep operations running smoothly.

Why Ansell Garden Centre?

• Be part of a thriving, customer-focused garden centre with a wide-ranging product offering.
• Lead a team in a dynamic, green environment near Heathrow, serving a diverse community.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth and development in a role where your ideas matter.
• Work in a centre praised for its quality and variety, as evidenced by our loyal customer base.

Ready to grow with us?

• Apply now by sending your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail].
• Tell us why you’re the perfect fit to lead Ansell Garden Centre to new heights!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants