Overview
Are you passionate about horticulture and ready to take the next step in your career?
Dairygold Co-op Superstores is seeking a dynamic Garden Centre Manager for our Carrigaline location in Cork.
If you thrive in fast-paced retail and have proven success in garden centre management, this is the opportunity to make your mark.
You will support the Branch Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the Garden Centre and across the wider site.
At Dairygold, our story is built on community, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
Join us and help shape the future of our Carrigaline Garden Centre.
You will report to the Branch Manager.
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.
Optimisation of sales and the continuous improvement of 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.
Any other activities as required in order to ensure the successful operation of the garden centre and overall site.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
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 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.
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