Shop Manager

Description

Shop Manager Hampshire

Salary: DOE

Perks & Benefits

Opportunity to join a flagship site with significant investment and growth plansWork within a large, dynamic retail environment with diverse product categoriesBe part of a centre targeting 10M+ turnover with a strong performing restaurantAutonomy to shape and develop key departmentsOpportunities for progression as the business continues to expand

About the Role

We're recruiting a Shop Manager to join a well–invested and high–performing garden centre, with a strong focus on developing its retail offer across gift, leisure and seasonal categories.

This is a key leadership role within a large centre, managing a high volume and diverse department including giftware, fashion, furniture, BBQs and seasonal ranges such as Christmas. Horticultural knowledge is not essential, but an interest in gardening would be beneficial.

You'll take ownership of multiple departments, driving commercial performance, visual standards and team productivity, while contributing to the wider success of a growing centre with ambitious plans.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day–to–day running of multiple retail departments including gift, leisure, furniture and seasonal rangesManage, motivate and develop a team of circa 12 staff, with responsibility for around 6 on shift dailyDrive sales performance across key categories including Christmas and giftwareDeliver high visual merchandising standards to enhance the customer experienceOversee stock control, merchandising and product flow across departmentsWork flexibly across categories, supporting areas such as sundries where requiredCollaborate with the wider management team to support overall centre performanceAdapt to seasonal demands, ensuring resources are aligned to trading priorities

What We're Looking For

Strong retail management experience, ideally from a department store or large–format environment (e.g. M&S, John Lewis)Commercially driven with a strong eye for visual merchandising and product presentationExperience managing multiple categories or departments within a fast–paced retail environmentConfident leader with the ability to manage and develop teamsFlexible and adaptable approach, willing to support across different areas of the businessInterest in gardening or garden retail is beneficial but not essential

What's the Next Step?

Reach out to Michail at (url removed), (phone number removed), or connect on LinkedIn for a detailed discussion about this exciting opportunity. Whether or not you have a CV ready, let's have a conversation – we can handle the formalities later!

Ad ID: 5418268771