Assistant Garden Centre Manager | Surrey
Salary: DOE
Are you a passionate and experienced retail leader with a love for plants, people, and creating inspiring shopping experiences? We're looking for an Assistant Garden Centre Manager to join a well-established, high-quality garden centre known for its exceptional customer service and beautifully presented ranges.
About the Role
As Assistant Garden Centre Manager, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to lead and motivate a team across multiple departments, ensuring the store runs smoothly and delivers outstanding results. You'll be involved in everything from commercial planning and visual merchandising to stock control and people management, while also providing hands-on support on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Centre Manager in day-to-day operations and deputise in their absence
Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service and drive sales performance
Ensure all product areas are well-stocked, beautifully merchandised, and seasonally relevant
Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships to maximise availability and minimise waste
Assist in recruiting, training, and developing a motivated, knowledgeable team
Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and compliance across the siteAbout You
Proven retail management, ideally within a garden centre, horticultural, or lifestyle retail environment
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse sales, identify opportunities, and take action
A natural leader with excellent people skills who can inspire and develop a team
Passionate about plants, gardening, and delivering an exceptional customer experience
Flexible and hands-on, happy to work weekends and peak seasonal periods as requiredIf you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Michail at or at (phone number removed)