Garden Centre Manager

Zachary Daniels; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the garden retail sector is seeking a passionate Garden Centre Manager in Reading. This role involves leading a talented team to deliver exceptional service and driving business growth in a dynamic environment. Take your career to new heights with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Garden Centre Manager or similar retail role.
• Background in horticulture or big-box retail is desirable.
• Strong skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the management team.
• Maintain service standards and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure operational excellence and manage store performance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Customer service

Operational skills

Team coaching

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Full-Time | Large Format Destination Store | Career Growth Opportunity

Zachary Daniels is hiring a passionate and driven Garden Centre Manager to lead an established and highly successful destination garden centre in Reading. This is a standout opportunity to join a business that values quality, service, and creating an unforgettable customer experience.

As Garden Centre Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a talented team, ensuring excellence across every department. With your leadership, energy, and commercial mindset, you'll inspire your team, exceed customer expectations, and lead the store to even greater success.

What You'll Be Doing:

Garden Centre Manager - Reading

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Full-Time | Large Format Destination Store | Career Growth Opportunity

Zachary Daniels is hiring a passionate and driven Garden Centre Manager to lead an established and highly successful destination garden centre in Reading. This is a standout opportunity to join a business that values quality, service, and creating an unforgettable customer experience.

As Garden Centre Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a talented team, ensuring excellence across every department. With your leadership, energy, and commercial mindset, you'll inspire your team, exceed customer expectations, and lead the store to even greater success.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead from the front as the store's Garden Centre Manager, inspiring and coaching a high-performing management team

• Set and maintain exceptional service standards across all departments

• Take full ownership of store performance, hitting KPIs and exceeding sales targets

• Make smart, commercial decisions that drive business growth

• Champion a customer-first culture and deliver a truly memorable shopping experience

• Ensure the store is visually stunning, operationally strong, and always ready to impress

• Support team development with structured succession planning and coaching
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Garden Centre Manager or similar retail leadership role

• A background in garden centres, horticulture, or big-box retail is highly desirable

• Strong commercial and operational skills in a fast-paced, multi-format retail setting

• A hands-on leader who is passionate, energetic, and customer-obsessed

• Someone who thrives in a busy, large-format environment and can inspire those around them
  
  

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000

• Bonus potential

• Great working hours and generous holidays

• Pension scheme, staff discounts, and corporate perks

• The chance to grow your career as a Garden Centre Manager in a values-led company

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career, apply today and grow with us as our next Garden Centre Manager!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment

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