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46 sign up for Garden Re-Leaf Day walk
Junior Buyer: Garden Care
Garden Centre Supervisor
Assistant Shop Manager
Garden Centre Manager/General Manager (Prestigious Site)
Customer Service Assistant
Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Commercial Sales Executive (Berkshire)
Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Assistant Garden Centre Manager
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Horticultural Content Team Lead - Picture Library & Copywriting
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Charlie Dimmock set to launch gardening range in Poundland
Police chase after caravans stolen from Planters Garden Centre
Squire's HQ staff raised £850 for Farnham charity
Stewart sign up 100 schools to GYO campaign
Monitor box moth with pheromone traps, urge Agralan
Innovative Buttacup wins Runner-Up Award at The Garden Press Event
Seed sowing product sales on the rise
Onion sets, seed potatoes and packs of seed are strong sellers
Demand for growing media keeps growing
Plantarium expands
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Christmas at Munro's Nurseries
Jackson's Boutique Christmas Picture Tour
Burleydam Christmas 2015
Castle Gardens Christmas 2015 Photo Gallery
Photos of Perrywood's Christmas 2015
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
Buy your subscription to GTN Bestsellers
All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2016 winners
Baby flown to hospital after incident at garden centre
Cheeky Monkey makes a big impact at Ice Cream Expo
Situations Vacant
Junior Buyer: Garden Care
Competitive salary
 
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Garden Centre Supervisor
Competitive salary
 
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Assistant Shop Manager
Competitive salary
 
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Garden Centre Manager/General Manager (Prestigious Site)
Salary: Excellent
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Customer Service Assistant
Langlands Garden Centre - Leeds
 
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Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
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Commercial Sales Executive (Berkshire)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
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Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
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Assistant Garden Centre Manager
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000
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Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Twickenham TW2 5PA
 
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Horticultural Content Team Lead - Picture Library & Copywriting
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Garden Centre Manager/General Manager (Prestigious Site)
Salary: Excellent


Garden Centre Manager / General Manager / Prestigious Site (ref:DS8004)

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Excellent
Date: 24 Feb
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent


Our client is a prestigious group of garden centres who are seeking an outstanding Garden Centre or Retail General Manager with a solid retail background behind them to manage this flagship store. This centre is a much as destination for people looking for a day out as it is a place for the keen gardener to find every gardening product their hearts desire. They have a fantastic café which servers a full English breakfast to an afternoon tea, concessions, farmers market, attractions for children and as well as a stunning plant centre.

The role

For this role they are looking to find an exceptional individual who has a superior retail background and is an all rounder who can manage a destination as well as retail outlet.
  • The successful candidate must be capable of managing a dedicated team of department managers and ensuring that above all they provide outstanding customer service as well as deliver on sales targets set.
  • They will take control of costs and set budgets, reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with him and the other Directors to ensure profit targets are meet.
  • Must have good commercial acumen and be able to spot trends and have the ability to increase turnover.
  • Good knowledge of and be able to manage Health and Safety, Security and Human Resources issues.

The candidate

The desired candidate will ideally have experience of managing a large outlet either high street, supermarket or garden centre. An appreciation and or knowledge of the garden retail sector. Be adaptable and capable of working within a family business. Have superb communications skills and have the ability to demonstrate exceptional man-management.

If you think this might be you please send us your CV. Full Job description is also available.

To apply for this role click here
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