Garden Centre Manager
From horticruitment
Working For: horticruitment
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref Y860
An incredible opportunity has just become available for the Garden Centre Manager to be responsible for the management of the retail sales team and assisting with the day-to-day operations of a busy retail Garden Centre on the beautiful Island of Bermuda.
Duties:
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Retail Sales team and emphasis on the efficiency of the Front Desk Cashiers at the Garden Centre.
- Responsible for creating the staff work schedules within each department to ensure appropriate staff cover for lunch periods and breaks, vacations and the monthly watering roster in Paget. Ensure the work schedule is being adhered to and rectify where necessary.
- Assist with employee development on Tuesday morning when available in customer service, plant identification, current and new product knowledge, pest and disease problems and recommendations for appropriate solution.
- Assist with all aspects of design, in-house plant and product displays throughout the Garden Centre.
- Assist with the day-to-day interior plant maintenance within the Conservatory and surrounding sales areas around the Garden Centre.
- Facilitate workshops and seminars held for the general public to best showcase the plants and products to increase sales.
- Supervise the Interior Plant Maintenance department aiding with quotations and contracts for high end corporate clients, plant rentals and purchases for private functions and events.
- Utilize four hours biweekly for onsite visits for collaboration with corporate clients and monitor the standard of maintenance service being provided.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, monthly sales reports and corporate Plantcare Maintenance client files are current for accurate billing.
- Create and upload weekly posts providing information for marketing of current trends, new products, seasonal plant availability using Social Media platforms. Communicate with online client queries. Weekly radio show to promote all things related to the Centre.
- Liaise with Department heads and Somerset Plant Production Nursery to coordinate timely shipments of plant material to the Garden Centre to ensure product availability for retail sale and confirm correct pricing.
- Liaise with departmental managers and supervisors to ensure the success of the business. Reports directly to the General Manager
- Assist in any other area as required to benefit the successes and efficiency of the company.
Applicant should have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role. The applicant must display exemplary customer service skills with the ability to problem solve and meet critical deadlines.
Must also possess a valid driver’s license.
Weekend work and some Public Holidays are essential.
Our client will assist with finding accommodation for the successful candidate and will support with the first month’s rent.
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or info@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.