Multi Award Winning Nursery-Stodels is looking for a dynamic Department Manager - Nursery to head up the Department at our Somerset West Garden Centre. The position will report directly to the Branch Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing the profitability of the department by monitoring sales, mark up, write offs, bottom line, expenses and stock losses
- Report analysis
- Ensuring that merchandising & displays are of a high standard
- Driving a high level of customer service
- Planning, overseeing and implementing promotions
- Weekly scorecards to be completed
- Weekly price comparisons and competitor visits to be concluded
- Effective stock management and optimize layout opportunities
- Management & development of staff
CRITERIA NEEDED:
- Minimum of 3 years retail experience at management level or level equivalent in exposure and or responsibility
- Nursery/Horticulture background advantage
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Proven leadership abilities and management staff
- Must be self motivated and assertive
- A successful track record in sales, profit management, stock management including purchase management, merchandise control, tactical and strategic planning
- Computer literate
- Must be organized, efficient, creative and assertive with strong communication skills
If you have not heard back from us after two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 3 years retail management experience?
- Do you have experience working in a Garden Nursery?
- Own vehicle and valid License?
- What are your salary requirements (CTC) Before deductions?
Work Location: In person