Garden Centre Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Store Manager |
| Salary | GBP32000 - GBP36000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH33291_1745603130 |
- Description
Garden Centre Manager - Reading
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Full-Time | Large Format Destination Store | Career Growth OpportunityZachary Daniels is hiring a passionate and driven Garden Centre Manager to lead an established and highly successful destination garden centre in Reading. This is a standout opportunity to join a business that values quality, service, and creating an unforgettable customer experience.
As Garden Centre Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a talented team, ensuring excellence across every department. With your leadership, energy, and commercial mindset, you'll inspire your team, exceed customer expectations, and lead the store to even greater success.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead from the front as the store's Garden Centre Manager, inspiring and coaching a high-performing management team
Set and maintain exceptional service standards across all departments
Take full ownership of store performance, hitting KPIs and exceeding sales targets
Make smart, commercial decisions that drive business growth
Champion a customer-first culture and deliver a truly memorable shopping experience
Ensure the store is visually stunning, operationally strong, and always ready to impress
Support team development with structured succession planning and coaching
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a Garden Centre Manager or similar retail leadership role
A background in garden centres, horticulture, or big-box retail is highly desirable
Strong commercial and operational skills in a fast-paced, multi-format retail setting
A hands-on leader who is passionate, energetic, and customer-obsessed
Someone who thrives in a busy, large-format environment and can inspire those around them
What You'll Get:
Competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000
Bonus potential
Great working hours and generous holidays
Pension scheme, staff discounts, and corporate perks
The chance to grow your career as a Garden Centre Manager in a values-led company
If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career, apply today and grow with us as our next Garden Centre Manager!
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