Outdoor & Christmas Department Lead

MorePeople; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in Shrewsbury is seeking a Department Manager for their Christmas and Outdoor Leisure Department. The role includes overseeing product management, conducting sales forecasts, and enhancing customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have strong retail leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for merchandising. The position offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Discounts

Paid Holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced retail environment with a strong commercial mindset.
• Confident team leader with excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in identifying and driving sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas departments for smooth operations.
• Forecast sales and manage inventory effectively.
• Create visual merchandising strategies to engage customers.

Skills

Experience in retail

Team leadership

Visual merchandising

Sales optimization

Customer service focus

Job description

A leading garden centre group in Shrewsbury is seeking a Department Manager for their Christmas and Outdoor Leisure Department. The role includes overseeing product management, conducting sales forecasts, and enhancing customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have strong retail leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for merchandising. The position offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.