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Retail Department Manager

  • Location: Surrey
  • Salary: £29000 - £32000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF63620
Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager UP TO £32k
My client offers an exceptional opportunity to lead the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas department in a stunning location that provides the perfect backdrop for both your professional growth and daily inspiration.

This Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager position gives you complete ownership of a diverse product portfolio, the chance to shape retail excellence, and the platform to build and mentor a dedicated team whilst working in one of the most beautiful garden centre settings in the region.

As the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager, you'll have the exciting opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for your department's success, giving you the autonomy to drive performance through strategic ordering, merchandising excellence, and innovative visual displays. This role offers the perfect stepping stone for retail professionals ready to embrace broader management responsibilities, providing you with experience in supplier relationship management, team leadership, and commercial decision-making. Your expertise in customer service and retail operations will flourish as you create inspirational shopping experiences, whilst your leadership skills develop through managing daily operations and deputising for senior management during their absence.

What makes this opportunity even more attractive:
  • 42.5 hours per week providing excellent work-life balance with alternate weekend working
  • Stunning location offering an inspiring work environment in beautiful surroundings
  • Opportunity to lead and develop your own team within a thriving department
  • Career progression within the UK's largest garden centre group
My client is renowned for their award-winning retail and restaurant experiences. You'll be joining a company that's continuously growing and investing in excellence, with an extensive refurbishment programme that ensures their centres offer style and innovation in aspirational environments. Their commitment to being regarded as some of the best garden centres in the country means you'll be working with a team that shares your dedication to exceptional standards and customer satisfaction.

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and become an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager in this stunning location, I'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to combine your retail expertise with your passion for outdoor leisure in a role that offers both professional growth and the satisfaction of working somewhere truly special.