Garden Centre Manager

Garden Centre Manager | Cumbria Salary: DOE Are you a well-established Store Manager looking for a fresh challenge in the garden retail world? Are you commercially minded and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and leading teams in a fast-paced environment? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career. About the Business We are working with a highly respected garden centre group, celebrated for their wide-ranging plant collections, quality gardening products, and inspiring outdoor living solutions. These centres are more than just retail spaces - they're vibrant community hubs where customers come for expert advice and inspiration. Why Join Them? Join a dynamic, forward-thinking business with a strong community reputation Enjoy genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture Benefit from generous employee discounts across their product ranges Free on-site parking available Role Overview As Garden Centre Manager, you'll be a key player in the day-to-day running and ongoing success of the centre. Working closely with the team and the Area Manager, your focus will be on ensuring a first-class customer experience while keeping everyone motivated, engaged, and productive. The Ideal Candidate Solid retail store management experience is a must Someone with a proactive, commercially minded approach Strong leadership and people management skills Customer-first mindset Organised, efficient, and able to juggle multiple priorities A passion for plants and gardening is not essential, but is preferred Flexible to work weekends and peak trading periods as needed Commercially aware with a focus on driving sales and maximising profitability How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and are passionate about garden centres, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat, contact Michail on (phone number removed) or email