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Competitive salary
 
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Salary to be discussed at the interview
 
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A Competitive Salary
 
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Salary: £18,000 - £22,000
 
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Garden Centre Manager
A Competitive Salary


Pennells Garden Centre at Lincoln is looking for a Garden Centre Manager following retirement for its modern destination Garden Centre at Lincoln.
 
Pennells is one of the oldest garden companies in the country and is probably the oldest still in the same family ownership. The business was founded by a Richard Pennell in 1780. Today the company is run by the seventh and eighth generations Richard Pennell and his son William Pennell. In addition to the centre at Lincoln Garden Centre the business has a Garden Centre at Cleethorpes. The Lincoln centre has been extensively extended over the last few years and has an internal floor area in excess of 6000 sq meters, a Rovero canopy covering the 3300 sq m  outdoor plant area as well as a restaurant seating over 425 people.
 
Job Description
The manager will have day to day responsibility for the management of the retail (non restaurant) parts of the centre
  • •Lead and motivate the team to success
  • Control costs on a daily basis to ensure the profitability of the store
  • •Maintain the high standards expected of the centre
  • Be able to deal with staff issues efficiently and compassionately
  • • Increase profitability
 
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Good plant and garden product knowledge
  • Be forward thinking and not scared to try new things
  • Be target driven
  • Have a good understanding of computers
  • An enthusiastic and positive attitude
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Less than 6 points on their driving license and own a car as they will be expected to travel to trade shows and other events.
  • Have worked in other garden retail environments and be able to bring new ideas to the business.
 
Benefits
  • Paid Monthly
  • A Competitive Salary
  • 32 days holidays
  • Staff discount
 
Applications should be made using the application form which can be downloaded from www.pennells.co.uk/jobs
 
Applications must be received by February 28th 2017 FAO Christine Burnell or via email to Christine@pennells.co.uk
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