Job Description
Seasonal & Garden Furniture Manager
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Location: Camberley, Surrey
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, alternate weekends
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About the Role
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We're looking for a Seasonal & Garden Furniture Manager to join a large and well-established garden centre in Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a key department, overseeing a diverse product range including garden furniture, BBQs and ever-changing seasonal lines.
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This role would suit an experienced retail manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, enjoys leading from the front, and has a keen eye for retail standards, merchandising and commercial performance.
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Why This Role Is a Great Fit
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\n - Opportunity to join one of the region's largest and busiest garden centres in the UK.
\n - Lead a substantial retail department with a varied and engaging product range.
\n - Join a stable and growing business with genuine long-term career opportunities.
\n - Work alongside an experienced leadership team within a supportive retail environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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\n - Manage the day-to-day operation of the Seasonal & Garden Furniture department.
\n - Lead, motivate and organise the department team, including rotas, holidays and absence cover.
\n - Deliver exceptional customer service across both in-store and online sales.
\n - Work closely with the buying team to support seasonal planning and product launches.
\n - Maintain outstanding merchandising standards, ensuring products are displayed safely and priced accurately.
\n - Create impactful seasonal displays that drive sales and enhance the customer journey.
\n - Keep the team informed on promotions, new product lines and operational updates.
\n - Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure efficient stock management and replenishment.
\n - Drive commercial performance through strong retail standards, attention to detail and effective team leadership.
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What We're Looking For
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\n - Previous retail management experience within a large-format or big box retail environment.
\n - A strong eye for retail detail, merchandising and operational standards.
\n - A commercially minded manager with the ability to drive sales and performance.
\n - A confident leader who can motivate, organise and develop a successful team.
\n - Comfortable working within a busy, hands-on retail environment.
\n - Garden centre or DIY retail experience is preferred but not essential. Strong retail managers from similar high-volume environments will be considered.
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Benefits
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\n - Free on-site parking.
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\n - Staff discount.
\n - Pension scheme.
\n - Ongoing training and development.
\n - Recognition and reward programmes.
\n - Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
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What's Next?
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To apply, please send your CV to
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Or call 07522 237 512 for a confidential chat about the role.
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