Store Leader

Garden Centre Manager Hours : Full-time, 45 hours a week, alternate weekends Salary : DOE We're looking for an experienced Garden Centre Manager to join one of the UK's leading family-owned garden centre groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy and successful centre where plants are the driving factor, leading a team that's passionate about delivering great service and creating an enjoyable experience for customers. One day you could be analysing sales performance and planning for peak trading periods, the next you'll be supporting your team on the shop floor, helping customers, managing stock, or bringing new ideas to life. It's a varied, hands‑on role where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, drive results, and help shape the future success of the site. We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for people. If you enjoy developing teams, maintaining high standards, and creating an environment where both customers and colleagues thrive, this may be an ideal position for you. What You'll Be Doing Leading a large team and delivering an excellent customer experience Driving sales, profitability, and overall performance Managing KPIs, budgets, rotas, and day-to-day operations Coaching, developing, and motivating team members Overseeing stock control, ordering, and merchandising standards Ensuring compliance with health & safety, cash handling, EPOS, and company procedures Supporting staff development and succession planning What We're Looking For Previous retail management experience at centre/general manager level Experience managing a large team Garden retail experience would be highly beneficial A hands‑on leader who enjoys being involved in the day‑to‑day running of the business Strong people management and communication skills Commercial awareness with a focus on performance and customer service The ability to stay organised and positive in a busy environment Plant knowledge or horticultural experience is desirable Confidence using Excel for reporting, budgeting, and rota management What's On Offer? Staff discounts across garden centres, restaurants, and leisure facilities Free on‑site parking Ongoing development and progression opportunities The chance to join a successful and growing business where your experience and ideas will be valued If you're passionate about retail, enjoy building successful teams, and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to have a chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr