Garden Centre Manager: Drive Sales & Team Growth

Morepeople 01780; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Centre Manager role in Wakefield for a well-established garden centre within a large UK group. You’ll lead commercial, operational and people performance with a focus on stability during the Christmas period and unlocking untapped potential.

The role requires a commercially minded manager who can drive sales, develop the team and raise standards across promotions and seasonal ranges. This is a hands-on leadership position with real scope to improve performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in garden centre or retail management is preferred.
• Proven ability to drive sales and manage a team through busy periods.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales, KPIs and overall commercial performance across the centre.
• Leading and developing a team of around 20, supported by an Deputy Manager and other managers.
• Raising retail standards and ensuring products, promotions and seasonal ranges are presented effectively.
• Leading the team through seasonal changes, with Christmas the immediate priority.
• Bringing structure, stability and clear direction to the team.
• Working closely with other managers on performance, numbers and people management.
• Maintaining a visible presence across the centre and building strong relationships with the team.

Skills

People management

Retail management

KPIs & merchandising

Team leadership

Job description

Garden Centre Manager role in Wakefield for a well-established garden centre within a large UK group. You’ll lead commercial, operational and people performance with a focus on stability during the Christmas period and unlocking untapped potential.

The role requires a commercially minded manager who can drive sales, develop the team and raise standards across promotions and seasonal ranges. This is a hands-on leadership position with real scope to improve performance and customer experience.