Garden Centre Manager
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5 hours ago
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Job Summary
Our client is accepting applicants for a Garden Centre Manager position in Limerick. Applications are invited from experienced garden centre / horticultural professionals with a demonstrated track record of achievement in a busy trading environment preferably including people management experience.
The Garden Centre Manager will proactively support the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations in the Garden Centre and overall site in order to deliver upon agreed objectives.
Thier Story
They operate 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork Limerick Tipperary and addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies Agri Supplies DIY Paint Fuel Electrical Household Garden Pet & Equine and Workwear.
About the Opportunity
With a focus on community and support network behind them our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. As the successful candidate you will report to the site manager.
Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead by example a safety-first culture driving the safety agenda on site.
- Deliver on Co-Op SuperStores commitment to excellence in customer experience in-store.
- Optimisation of sales & the continuous improvement of the store so that targets are met & exceeded.
- Deliver excellent section standards consistently in line with operational requirements including merchandising & floor standards.
- Assist in management duties as required including keyholder duties.
- Proactively support the Branch Manager to deliver on agreed objectives
- Assist in leading a motivated engaged & enabled sales team ensuring colleagues receive relevant updates & ongoing development.
- Manage weekly deliveries ensuring best practice in stock control ordering & ensuring availability of the relevant category products as required.
- Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures; legislation & audit standards.
- Assist in business administration as required including managing cash stock systems etc.
- Any other activities as required to ensure the successful operation of the garden centre and overall site.
The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant horticulturist qualification is essential for this role preferably including people management experience.
- A proven track record in retailing with strong product knowledge is a prerequisite for this role.
- A keen understanding of our business with strong commercial awareness.
- A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer experience with an understanding of how this drives sales and affects the bottom line.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- Strong organisational planning & time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative with a solutions-oriented approach.
- Self-motivated and prepared to be flexible when the occasion demands.
- Proficient in IT skills including MS Office POS email etc
