Garden Centre Store Leader – Merchandising & Team

Joyners Plants Ltd; Martock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyners Plants Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager for our garden centre in Martock. You will support the store manager, supervise department supervisors, and work with head office to ensure smooth operation and strong customer service.

The role includes leading the shop floor team, managing merchandising, and creating attractive displays while ensuring policies are followed. Regular weekends and physical workload are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team, ideally in garden centre or similar store.
• Comfort with heavy lifting and a physically active workload.
• Willingness to work weekends/bank holidays as required.
• Strong customer service orientation and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce store policies and procedures.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures.
• Assist head office reporting and administration tasks.
• Lead and develop the retail team on the shop floor.
• Run the store to high standards of presentation and customer service.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Merchandising

Retail operations

Tools

POS system

Job description

Joyners Plants Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager for our garden centre in Martock. You will support the store manager, supervise department supervisors, and work with head office to ensure smooth operation and strong customer service.

The role includes leading the shop floor team, managing merchandising, and creating attractive displays while ensuring policies are followed. Regular weekends and physical workload are part of the role.