Indoor Living Department Manager
Location: South London
Salary: Up to £29,000 (DOE), with the potential to earn an additional 20% through a realistic performance‑related bonus.
Overview
An independent, design‑led garden and lifestyle retailer is seeking an Indoor Living Department Manager for their flagship South London site. The business is known for its curated indoor plant offering, creative merchandising, and community‑focused retail approach – and this role sits at the centre.
The Role
As Indoor Living Department Manager, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day running of the indoor area, lead a small team, and ensure the department trades efficiently and looks exceptional throughout the week. You’ll plan displays, manage ordering and replenishment, and ensure weekly plant deliveries are presented beautifully with minimal disruption on the shop floor. This is an active, creative, and customer‑facing role that requires both strong organization and a sharp eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Indoor Living department, ensuring high standards at all times.
* Plan and deliver visual merchandising, including weekly resets after busy weekends.
* Review sales trends and manage plant and product replenishment.
* Handle supplier and warehouse ordering, stock checks, and delivery coordination.
* Support, guide, and develop a small indoor team.
* Maintain exceptional customer service and a welcoming, well‑presented retail environment.
About You
* Experienced in retail management or senior supervisory roles within a busy environment.
* Experience with or passion for plants/horticulture, with baseline knowledge being a necessity for the role.
* Strong visual merchandising abilities and high attention to detail.
* Confident in managing stock flow, ordering cycles, and supplier relationships.
* Warm, hands‑on leader who enjoys working closely with customers and the team.
* Passionate about plants, interiors, and creating inspiring retail spaces.
* Key management role within a thriving, design‑led flagship store.
* Real ownership and autonomy across the indoor plant and lifestyle department.
* Supportive team culture with ongoing development opportunities.
* Scope to influence the look, feel, and performance of a much‑loved local business.
* Performance related bonuses – up to 20% on top of salary.
Legal compliance: This position is subject to the Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) requirements.
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