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Garden Furniture Department Head

Gardenforum
CompanyGardenforum
CategoryRetail
LocationGB
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Your primary responsibility will be to provide a management support to the Garden Furniture Department. Working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to help the department to succeed. Full time, 40 hours Main duties and responsibilities: • Maintain good control over stock levels, including accurate ordering and stock clearance where necessary • Co-operate fully with line management and Product Managers • Take responsibility for the whole in the absence of the Manager • Purchasing within the company product range within company guidelines • Feed back on current and new products to optimise range and stock availability • Maintain good control over stock levels, including accurate ordering and stock clearance where necessary • Close liaison with relevant Product Manager to ensure the optimum range and stock availability • Use initiative to increase sales in their department • Sales opportunities are generated through interaction with customers • Standards of appearance are monitored and maintained • Organises and allocates team and individual tasks, in line with customer service needs • Queries and complaints handled with courtesy by all team members, and referred where necessary to the Manager and Product Manager To be successful in this role, we are looking for people: • Excellent computer skills • ustomer service skills • *People management experience • Previous experience in similar environment essential Squire’s is a family-owned group of 17 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936 the purpose of our business has been the happiness of those who work in it. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment.