Seasonal & Leisure Manager | Cumbria

£Salary: DOE

Are you an experienced retail manager with a passion for seasonal products and outdoor living? 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 Seasonal & Leisure Manager.

About the Role:

As the Seasonal & Leisure Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the seasonal, leisure, and outdoor living departments within a dynamic and customer-focused garden centre. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and driving sales within the seasonal and leisure categories, including garden furniture, BBQs, Christmas ranges, and outdoor living products.
• Leading a team to deliver outstanding customer service and ensuring high visual merchandising standards.
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering seasonal 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.
• 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 (url removed) or (phone number removed).

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