Retail Manager - Lead a Thriving Garden Centre!
Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week (including weekends)
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for customer service and team development? Our client, a prestigious and award-winning Garden Centre, is looking for an ambitious Retail Manager to take their indoor retail department to new heights!
This is more than just a retail job - it's an opportunity to be part of a business that values excellence, creativity, and customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with people, this role is for you!
What You'll Do:
1. Lead & Inspire: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the indoor retail area, ensuring efficiency and exceptional service.
2. Drive Sales & Performance: Use your commercial expertise to maximize sales, optimise stock levels, and enhance product presentation.
3. Develop & Motivate the Team: Coach, mentor, and empower staff to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
4. Operational Excellence: Manage stock control, oversee tills and cash operations, and ensure high visual merchandising standards.
5. Keyholder Responsibilities: Assist with opening and closing the centre.
6. Maintain Standards: Ensure the store is well-stocked, clean, and inviting for customers.
What We're Looking For:
1. Proven experience in retail management and leading successful teams.
2. Strong people management skills - the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
3. Commercial mindset - understanding sales, stock management, and customer trends.
4. Excellent organisational and time-management skills - thriving in a fast-paced environment.
5. A customer-first attitude - delivering an outstanding experience is your top priority!
What's in It for You?
1. Competitive salary
2. Up to 30 days holiday (pro-rata)
3. Employee discount
4. On-site parking
5. Uniform provided
6. Pension scheme
What's next?
For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Felicity on (phone number removed), email (url removed) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr