Garden Centre Manager

Garden Centre Manager Location: Exeter, Devon Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 This is an exciting opportunity to take on a Garden Centre Manager role at a well-established garden retail site in Exeter, with an initial turnover of circa 2 million and a team of around 20 colleagues. The business is entering a new phase, transitioning from independent ownership into a more structured group operation. This is a genuine opportunity to step in, take ownership, and shape standards, performance, and team capability from the ground up. What you''ll be doing:As Garden Centre Manager, you''ll be responsible for the full operational and commercial performance of the site, setting the tone and standards for the entire team.Your key responsibilities will include:Full accountability for sales, KPIs, and overall site performance, with a focus on growing turnover from its 2m baseLeading, developing, and structuring a team of 20, identifying and addressing capability gaps as the business evolvesTaking a hands-on leadership approach on the shop floor, driving a strong retail culture and high standardsEmbedding best-in-class retail practices, improving merchandising, stock control, and customer experienceOverseeing all day-to-day operations, including rotas, recruitment, and performance managementSupporting and overseeing the restaurant manager to ensure alignment across the wider siteImplementing structure and processes where needed, as the centre transitions from an independent modelEnsuring full ..... full job details .....