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Whitehall Garden Centre is a family run and award-winning business. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of an inspirational team as a Seasonal Department Manager.
The ideal candidate will ideally have a passion for customer service, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and great motivation are essential to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Working 4 days between Monday to Friday and alternate weekends.
Previous experience in a retail and merchandising role is preferred.
Seasonal Department Manager responsibilities:
- Sales opportunities are generated through interaction with customers and good use of product knowledge
- Maintain a harmonious and cooperative relationship with staff, managers and third parties
- Ensuring all customers are greeted and offered assistance
- Handling customer queries courteously and efficiently
- Co-operates fully with the Directors
- Feeding back on current and new products to optimise range and stock availability.
- Spring & Summer requires knowledge and showroom creation of Garden Furniture and outdoor living ranges.Autumn & Winter requires knowledge and display creation of the Christmas department.A creative flair is desirable to assist in creating the Christmas displays.
- Maintains good control over stock levels, including stock clearance in agreement with the Directors.
- Ensures that stock is cared for appropriately
- Controls wastage, damage and returns ensuring credit notes are raised where applicable.
- Excellent standards of merchandising and housekeeping are established and maintained in accordance with company guidelines
- All products are accurately priced and labelled in accordance with company policy
- Provide regular stock take exercises as and when required
- Carry out all reasonable duties as requested.This role requires some manual handling.
- Help wherever needed being fully flexible with the seasonal turnarounds
Benefits included:
- Free Parking
- 28 days holiday entitlement per annum
- Work place pension
- Great staff discount
Only applicants successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
