National Trust Jobs in London – Garden Centre Manager

Job Description:

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to work as a ‘Garden Centre Manager’ within an ambitious and forward-thinking charity. If you’re someone who has a true passion and drive for retail & horticulture, then this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proactive and capable of using own initiative
• Proven ability to build ranges within agreed framework.
• In depth understanding of product management and the drivers for customer satisfaction, repeat business, spend, margins and profitability
• Managing and delivering against clearly defined budgets
• Extensive knowledge of the UK garden retail market and supplier base for the relevant product areas
• Clear thinking and planning along with a proactive approach and capable of using own initiative

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable horticultural knowledge
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to challenge
• Ability to engage & inform team members & senior managers in your plans & ambitions
• Strong supplier negotiation and purchasing skills
• Experience in tactical pricing strategies
• Clear knowledge of procurement/sourcing best practice
• PC literate in using MS software packages

Job Details:

Company: National Trust

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: London, GB

Application Deadline: N/A

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