Garden Centre Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Garden Centre Manager to lead a successful destination garden centre in Reading. This exciting opportunity allows you to inspire a talented team while ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence. With a focus on commercial growth and customer satisfaction, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the store's success. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for retail and a desire for career growth, this role offers the chance to thrive in a vibrant environment while making a real impact on customer experiences.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Generous Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Garden Centre Manager or in a similar retail leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational skills in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing management team.
• Ensure exceptional service standards and store performance.
• Champion a customer-first culture and deliver memorable shopping experiences.

Skills

Retail Leadership

Customer Service

Commercial Decision-Making

Team Development

Job description

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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
• 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!