Do you have a passion to manage and work as part of a valued team? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Then you could be our next Sundries Supervisor. We are looking for someone who can manage a small team to ensure our Sundries department is fully stocked and looking its best while providing excellent customer service.
Our Sundries department stocks a variety of products ranging from watering systems to garden tools and everything in-between.
Longacres Garden Centre is family-run and has grown to include six stores in the Southeast of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 800 employees in 2024, Longacres is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn. Our diverse team is friendly, supportive, and inclusive. We value our loyal customers, high-quality products, and ability to offer competitive prices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. You will oversee our Sundries team.
2. You will ensure the department delivers an excellent customer experience.
3. You will work with the buyer to assist with seasonal changes and product planning.
4. Working all deliveries in a timely manner.
5. You will merchandise products on the sales floor to a high standard, ensuring that all the products are clearly and correctly priced and displayed safely.
6. Serving customers and dealing with enquiries and orders.
7. You will update the team with information such as promotions, new lines, deliveries, and shop floor changes.
8. You will implement new ideas to promote products and increase sales.
Nice to Have:
1. You are enthusiastic and approachable.
2. You are willing to develop and learn.
3. You have managed people before.
4. You have experience working in a garden center.
Benefits:
* Free onsite parking.
* 15% staff discount.
* Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us.
* Pension plan.
* Holiday entitlement of 28 days, including bank holidays.
* Benefit/Reward platform.
Store: Chelmsford
Department: Garden Sundries
Contract: Full-time, Monday - Friday with rota’d day off and alternate weekends.
Hours: 45 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* Retail: 1 year (required).
* Supervising experience: 1 year (required).
Work Location: In person
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