Garden Centre Manager – Carrigaline
Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which operates 26 retail stores across Munster.
In addition to being Munster's largest supplier of farm inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of building supplies, agri supplies, DIY, paint, fuel, electrical, household, garden, pet & equine, and workwear.
Are you passionate about horticulture and ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a dynamic Garden Centre Manager for our Carrigaline location in Cork.
As the manager, you will support the Branch Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations both within the Garden Centre and across the wider site, using your experience in leading teams and delivering outstanding results.
Responsibilities
Lead by example a safety-first culture, driving the safety agenda on site.
Deliver on Co-Op SuperStores commitment to excellence in customer experience in store.
Optimise sales and continuously improve the store so that targets are met and exceeded.
Deliver excellent section standards consistently in line with operational requirements including merchandising and floor standards.
Assist in management duties as required, including keyholder duties.
Proactively support the Branch Manager to deliver on agreed objectives.
Assist in leading a motivated, engaged and enabled sales team ensuring colleagues receive relevant updates and ongoing development.
Manage weekly deliveries, ensuring best practice in stock control, ordering and ensuring availability of the relevant category products as required.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, legislation and audit standards.
Assist in business administration as required, including managing cash, stock, systems etc.
Perform any other activities as required to ensure the successful operation of the garden centre and overall site.
Qualifications
Relevant horticulturist qualification is essential for this role, preferably including people-management experience.
A proven track record in retailing with strong product knowledge is a prerequisite for this role.
A keen understanding of our business with strong commercial awareness.
A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer experience with an understanding of how this drives sales and affects the bottom line.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate initiative with a solutions-oriented approach.
Self-motivated and prepared to be flexible when the occasion demands.
Proficient IT skills including MS Office, POS, email etc.
Co-Op Superstores
Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.
Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability.
Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email.
Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today.
Skills:
Horticulture Management
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