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Quest Search and Selection Ltd
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horticultural Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £28,000 per annum |
Overview
Quest Search and Selection is working with this multi-channel, multi-product company that is a mixed-goods, destination retailer that has been established for over 150 years. This retailer has everything under one roof including, food, home, fashion, garden & DIY and is looking for an individual who has managed large footprint and customer centric where there are a number of departments under the one roof. Key Responsibilities as a Horticultural Manager role is: Reporting to the General Manager you'll have operational responsibility for all day to day department operations of the Horticultural and Plant area. Manages a team of General Assistant & Supervisor. Set and monitor short & medium term business objectives oversees customer service and overall department standards. commercial understanding of working towards sales, service, stock KPI's. control stock package and layout in order to maximise sales, Ensure a seasonal product offer remains commercially attractive and that all aspects of the product offer, from indoor and outdoor plants to garden equipment and sundries & well-merchandised and relevant to what is a knowledgeable customer base. You will be opportunity to take on additional responsibility for the whole operation on a Duty Manager basis. This being a flagship store it's important that you are well versed to Director and Stakeholder store visits To carry out audits and risk assessments to all relevant aspects of the business and to ensure that tasks have been delegated to staff effectively. To ensure the best premium customer service is met by setting Customer Loyalty targets daily and ensure that they are being reviewed weekly. Competitor store visits for other retailers Experience needed for this Horticultural Manager include: You'll have management or supervisor experience within retail You must have a decent understanding of horticultural products and worked in a garden centre, nursery or DIY environment looking after horticultural, garden, plant or bedding products. Must have exception stakeholder management experience Have worked towards high store standards Has understanding of Commercial retail KPI's Understand of stock and wastage targets and minimising stock loss Provide exceptional service within your department This store is based in the Gloucestershire area so you must be able to drive. You must have a track record of success within key stores in the business Someone who can work independently and successfully in an autonomous retail environment This is a business that has growth plans and investment that is looking to grow extensively over the next 2-3 years. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a real passion for retail and driving a premium shopping experience for their customers in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive base salary, bonus potential and contributory pension. If this opportunity sounds like you please send your cv quoting the reference JO-2003-107898. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.