Gift Manager

Morepeople 01780; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Gift Department Manager to oversee the exciting world of gifts and homeware in a thriving garden centre. This role involves leading a dynamic team, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer service while maintaining high visual standards. If you have a knack for retail management and a love for seasonal trends, this is your chance to shine in a vibrant environment that values creativity and customer satisfaction. Join a reputable garden centre group and make a significant impact on the gifting experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally in a garden centre.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive sales within the gift department.
• Lead a team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure efficient department operations.

Skills

Retail Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Stock Management

Job description

Gift Manager | Cumbria

Salary: DOE

Are you an experienced retail manager with a passion for gifts, homeware, and seasonal ranges? Do you have the leadership skills to step up and support a Garden Centre Manager when needed? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving garden centre group as a Gift Department Manager.

About the Role:

As the Gift Department Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the gifting, homeware, and seasonal gift ranges within a dynamic and customer-focused garden centre. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and driving sales within the gift department, ensuring a strong and appealing product range.
• Leading a team to deliver outstanding customer service and ensuring high visual merchandising standards.
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering products, and optimising availability throughout the year.
• Training and developing staff to maximise performance and product knowledge.
• Ensuring that the department operates efficiently and profitably.
• Stepping up to support the Garden Centre Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the centre.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a retail management role, ideally within a garden centre or similar environment.
• A passion for gifts, homeware, and seasonal product trends.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to drive sales.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and stock management skills.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work flexibly, especially during peak trading periods.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and driven retail manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of a growing and reputable garden centre group or alternatively contact Michail for an informal chat at [e-mail] or 01780 480530.

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