Garden Centre Operations Manager | Kent £Competitive Do you have a retail background with an operational way of thinking? Looking for a company that offers great pay rates and invests in their staff? Look no further What's the job? As Garden Centre Operations Manager you will be overseeing the whole retail operation within the garden centre. You will foster a positive work environment where teamwork, communication, and professional development are encouraged. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Continuously assess and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Lead from the front to motivate the team and support staff to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional service. Develop and implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. What I have done before? Previous experience in a similar role within the retail or garden centre industry, with a proven track record of success. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team is a must. You will have a solid understanding of inventory management principles and best practices. Having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, employees, and vendors. You'll be confident in leading and directing a large team. Where will I be doing it? Our client is a leading garden centre with a reputation for excellence and a foundation in horticulture. They are focused on the service and products that they offer to ensure the best possible customer experience. They offer quality plants and products to their customers and have a wealth of knowledge to help their customers in making their purchases. This particular centre is very unique to them and they're looking for a strong individual to take it to the next level. What's next? For an informal chat, please call me, Michail on, email, or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.