Gardening Department Manager

Luxury Brand Retail Division
Our client is looking for a customer focused individual to join their busy team as a Gardening Department Manager. Within this position you will be maintaining high levels of customer service, ensuring your department is meeting target through taking responsibility for driving sales and ensuring a smooth-running team.Hours of work will consist of 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends required.Duties of the role:• Manage a team within your department.• Create action plans weekly to work towards meeting targets.• Run reports to analyse product performance.• Order stock.• Be involved in the process of finding new staff for your team.• Provide high levels of customer service.• Maintain good visual merchandising of products.• Work on the shop floor, getting involved in the sales process.• Complete stock takes and inventory.You will:• Have previous management experience within retail or horticulture.• Be able to bring motivation and energy to a team.• Develop extensive product knowledge and ensure it is kept up to date.• Understand and execute the importance of visual merchandising.• Show the ability to use Microsoft Office packages and Excel.• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.• Be personable and confident in providing customer service, going above and beyond.Holding or being willing to gain a forklift licence and experience in the gardening/horticulture industry would be desirable.Based in Bicester this position offers £35,000-£40,000 per annum and is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual.Please apply now if you would like to be considered for this role.K2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. K2 Recruitment, 5 London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6BUTel: 01869 247799 or 01295 709300 . Fax: 01869 247798Email: #####
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