Sundries Department Supervisor

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run garden centre group is seeking a Sundries Supervisor to lead their garden care department in Walton-on-Thames. The ideal candidate will thrive in a retail environment, offering team support and delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities include stock management, visual merchandising, and motivating the team. With a generous perks package including staff discounts and training opportunities, this is a great chance to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Generous staff discount scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Staff incentive and recognition schemes

Company pension scheme

Supportive, friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Retail management or supervisory experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong team leadership and coaching skills.
• Great visual merchandising and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your department team.
• Ensure stock management and efficient department operation.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Retail management or supervisory experience

Strong team leadership skills

Visual merchandising skills

Organised and commercially minded

Customer experience focus

Job description

Sundries Supervisor
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Working Hours: 40-42.5 hours per week
Salary: Circa £28,000

This well-established, family-run garden centre group has built a loyal following over decades - known for their friendly service, quality products, and well-presented retail spaces. With a wide range that spans plants, garden care, homeware, and more, they combine trusted horticultural expertise with a strong retail offer, making them a go-to destination for customers in the local community.

They're now looking for a Sundries Supervisor to take the lead on the garden care and sundries department - someone who thrives in a busy retail environment, has a great eye for merchandising, and enjoys supporting and developing a team.

With the company continuing to invest in its stores and people, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, supportive business where you can grow your skills and career.

The Role
As Sundries Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of your department, ensuring stock is well-managed, displays are inviting, and customers receive an excellent shopping experience. From compost and aggregates to gardening tools, sprays, and equipment, you'll keep the range well-presented, replenished, and performing well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and support your department team.
• Ensure your area is well-stocked, beautifully merchandised, and efficiently run.
• Take responsibility for stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
• Use sales reports and analysis to drive performance.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and store presentation.
• Support with ordering and liaise with the buying team where needed.
• Uphold health & safety and operational procedures.
• Lead by example on the shop floor in a hands-on role.

About You

• Retail management or supervisory experience in a busy, customer-facing environment.
• Garden centre or garden sundries knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential.
• Organised and commercially minded, with experience using sales reports and stock data.
• Strong team leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop others.
• Great visual merchandising skills and an eye for detail.
• Passionate about delivering a great customer experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff incentive and recognition schemes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive, friendly team culture.

Apply Now
Want to hear a little more?
Contact Leo Novakovic at [e-mail] or call 01780 480 530.