Garden Centre Manager – Lead Team, Drive Sales & Service

Company: British Garden Centres
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Location Alton

Contract type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Hours per 45 hours per Week Including Weekends

At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.

We are looking for a Garden Centre Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Working in the Garden Centre this is a high-volume environment with a fast turnaround.

The successful candidate should have proven managerial experience and be physically fit as this is a very hands-on role and some heavy lifting may be required.

A highly motivated hands-on individual that has a passion for exceptional retail standards, driving sales & great customer service

Must have previous Garden Centre Management experience either at centre manager or deputy manager level

Be able to motivate a team of managers and supervisors to work efficiently & effectively in order to meet deadlines.

Plant knowledge preferable.

As a Garden Centre Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great in store experience.

What we Offer:

  • Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
  • Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.
  • Skills required:
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Communication and team management abilities.
  • Experience working in a similar role.
  • Experience of managing team.
  • Horticulture experience is beneficial.

Duties will include:

  • Excel knowledge essential in order to manage rotas and budgeting.
  • Close attention to detail required to implement and manage all aspects of company policy and procedures such as EPOS, stock management, health & safety, security & cash handling.
  • Keyholder duties.
  • Management duties.
  • Delivering all KPI’s, costs and budgeting.
  • Colleague development and succession planning.
  • Delivering colleague engagement and training.
  • Ordering and stock taking.
  • Excellent customer service.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026