Plant Centre Assistant Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our family-owned independent garden centre here in Sussex. Assisting and supporting the Garden Centre Manager in its day-to-day running, the ideal candidate will have previously worked in a garden centre or similar retail environment and have experience managing and motivating a team, have excellent customer service skills and be well organised with a keen eye for detail. This is a very varied and hands-on role requiring a high level of physical fitness.

Main responsibilities:

Work with the Manager and Directors to ensure the success and growth of the business
Lead by example and cover all roles during staff absence
Assist in the smooth running of the centre providing our customers with an inspirational shopping experience
Work with the Manager to ensure that the Centre is always adequately staffed, using competent and knowledgeable staff, building a strong productive and customer service focused team
Work in conjunction with the Manager in order to achieve maximum sales and profits.
Ensure that high standards are maintained throughout the Centre, especially relating to Customer Service, Presentation & Display, Range of Products, Stock Control, Cleanliness and Health & Safety.
Learn and understand all product ranges in all departments
Maintain high quality and condition of all plants and products either bought in or produced in-house.
Ensure the Centre is fully replenished, clean and tidy at all times
A flexible approach to working hours within the Working Time Regulations, working longer hours during peak seasons and covering emergency sick leave where possible.
Carry out any other tasks within your ability as requested by the Manager or Directors

Profile:

Previous Retail experience at managerial level essential
Excellent customer services skills including a professional telephone manner essential
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and EPOS systems
Punctual and reliable, ensuring a good attendance record.
A flexible approach to working hours and a consistently keen attitude towards work.
Honest, trustworthy, friendly and polite, with an ability to work independently and using own initiative whilst also being an excellent team player.
Conscientious, self-motivated, confident, versatile, enthusiastic, adaptable and creative
Excellent organisational skills with a positive, flexible and committed hands-on attitude.
A good level of physical fitness is essential as lifting will be required to carry out this role effectively.
Efficient, energetic, highly flexible, positive, committed and capable of working under pressure.

Hours:

An average of 40 hours + over a two week period. Alternate weekend working required with one day off each week.

Salary: 24k

How to Apply:

If you would like any further information or wish to apply, please email your CV with a cover letter to matt@rushfields.com. Alternatively you can pop into the centre to pick up an application form