Garden Centre Assistant Manager: Lead Team & Sales

Squire's Garden Centres; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre group is seeking an Assistant Manager in Wokingham. This role includes management support for the team, ensuring excellent customer service, and working closely with the Garden Centre Manager. Candidates must have proven experience in a garden centre environment, a passion for retail, and the ability to lead and inspire teams. The position offers various rewards and benefits including employee discounts and a pension plan.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Holiday (including bank holidays)

Bonus

Pension

Attendance rewards

Learning & Development opportunities

Birthday leave

Cycle2work scheme

Flex time for child's school

RHS Membership or Tree/Shrub

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced hours after 15 years

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a garden centre environment at this level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support to the Garden Centre team.
• Ensure employees are aware of the business goals.
• Safeguard company property against theft, loss, or abuse.
• Assist the Garden Centre Manager and deputise fully in their absence.

Skills

Passion for retail

Ability to lead and inspire team

Can-do attitude

Experience in garden centre environment

Job description

A family-owned garden centre group is seeking an Assistant Manager in Wokingham. This role includes management support for the team, ensuring excellent customer service, and working closely with the Garden Centre Manager. Candidates must have proven experience in a garden centre environment, a passion for retail, and the ability to lead and inspire teams. The position offers various rewards and benefits including employee discounts and a pension plan.