Retail Manager - Lead a Thriving Garden Centre!

Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week (including weekends)
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for customer service and team development? Our client, a prestigious and award-winning Garden Centre, is looking for an ambitious Retail Manager to take their indoor retail department to new heights!

This is more than just a retail job-it's an opportunity to be part of a business that values excellence, creativity, and customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with people, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

Lead & Inspire: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the indoor retail area, ensuring efficiency and exceptional service.

Drive Sales & Performance: Use your commercial expertise to maximize sales, optimise stock levels, and enhance product presentation.

Develop & Motivate the Team: Coach, mentor, and empower staff to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Operational Excellence: Manage stock control, oversee tills and cash operations, and ensure high visual merchandising standards.

Keyholder Responsibilities: Assist with opening and closing the centre.

Maintain Standards: Ensure the store is well-stocked, clean, and inviting for customers.

What We're Looking For:

✅ Proven experience in retail management and leading successful teams.
✅ Strong people management skills - the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
✅ Commercial mindset - understanding sales, stock management, and customer trends.
✅ Excellent organisational and time-management skills - thriving in a fast-paced environment.
✅ A customer-first attitude - delivering an outstanding experience is your top priority!

What's in It for You?

Competitive salary
Up to 30 days holiday (pro-rata)
Employee discount
On-site parking
Uniform provided
Pension scheme

What's next?

For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Felicity on 01780 480530, email felicity@morepeople.co.uk or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.