Outdoor Leisure Retail Manager

Select Appointments; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager - Create Seasonal Magic All Year Round!

My client is offering an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious garden centre as an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager. This dynamic role presents the perfect blend of creative retail leadership and seasonal transformation expertise, allowing you to showcase your talents across two of the most exciting retail categories in the garden centre world. You'll be part of a thriving business that's recently joined a national group, bringing fresh opportunities for growth and development in a role that combines visual merchandising flair with commercial acumen.

As an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager, you'll experience the unique thrill of managing the seamless transition from summer leisure to magical Christmas displays. This role empowers you to create stunning visual merchandising that transforms shopping into an inspirational experience while leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer service. You'll utilise your creative talents to design eye-catching displays, ensure premium product quality and availability, and provide specialist advice that enhances the customer journey.

The Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager position offers a perfect balance of hands-on retail management and strategic commercial thinking, giving you ownership of key categories that drive significant business performance.

What makes this opportunity truly exceptional:

1. Competitive salary reflecting your experience and the importance of this key role
2. Comprehensive career development opportunities within a growing national group
3. Attractive staff discount allowing you to enjoy premium products at preferential rates
4. Paid holidays and a supportive work environment where your creativity can flourish

This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that values its heritage and local reputation while benefiting from the resources and career pathways of a major national brand. As an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager, you'll be joining at an exciting time of integration and growth, where your talents will be recognised and nurtured.

If you're a creative retail professional with leadership experience, commercial awareness, and a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences, this Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager role could be your perfect next career move. Apply today and help shape the future of a department that truly celebrates the changing seasons and brings joy to customers all year round!