Seasonal & Leisure Manager

MorePeople; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving garden centre group as a Seasonal & Leisure Manager, where your passion for outdoor living and seasonal products will shine. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team to create inspiring displays and drive sales across various departments, ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Your leadership will be key in managing stock levels and coaching your team, all while supporting the Garden Centre Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected company that values growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally in garden centres.
• Strong focus on sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Drive sales and manage stock levels for seasonal products.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Stock Management

Merchandising Skills

Education

Retail Management Experience

Experience in Garden Centre or Leisure Sector

Job description

Seasonal & Leisure Manager | Northamptonshire

Salary: DOE

Are you a passionate and experienced retail manager with a love for seasonal products and outdoor living? Do you have the leadership skills to step up and support the Garden Centre Manager when needed?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a thriving and well-respected garden centre group as a Seasonal & Leisure Manager.

About the Role

As the Seasonal & Leisure Manager, you will take charge of the vibrant leisure and seasonal products, which include garden furniture, BBQs, Christmas ranges, outdoor living products, and tills. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring these high-profile areas of the centre deliver outstanding sales, customer service, and visual appeal.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating your team to provide exceptional customer service.
• Driving sales across the leisure, seasonal, and tills departments.
• Overseeing merchandising standards to create inspiring and shoppable displays.
• Managing stock levels, ordering seasonal products, and ensuring excellent availability.
• Coaching and developing your team to enhance product knowledge and performance.
• Running your departments efficiently and profitably.
• Supporting the Garden Centre Manager and stepping up to oversee the centre in their absence.

About You

• An experienced retail manager, ideally with garden centre or leisure sector experience.
• Commercially focused, with a strong drive to grow sales and profitability.
• A confident leader who can inspire, coach, and develop their team.
• Highly organised with excellent stock management and merchandising skills.
• Hands-on and flexible, especially during busy seasonal periods.
• Ready to take on extra responsibility and help lead the centre.

How to Apply

Apply today to join a respected and growing garden centre group.
For an informal chat, contact Michail at [e-mail] or 01780 480530.

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