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Posted 01 August, 2026

Seasonal & Garden Furniture Manager

MorePeople
Guildford, ENG, GB Full Time

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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  • Opportunity to join one of the region's largest and busiest garden centres in the UK.
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  • Lead a substantial retail department with a varied and engaging product range.
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  • Join a stable and growing business with genuine long-term career opportunities.
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  • Work alongside an experienced leadership team within a supportive retail environment.
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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the Seasonal & Garden Furniture department.
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  • Lead, motivate and organise the department team, including rotas, holidays and absence cover.
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  • Deliver exceptional customer service across both in-store and online sales.
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  • Work closely with the buying team to support seasonal planning and product launches.
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  • Maintain outstanding merchandising standards, ensuring products are displayed safely and priced accurately.
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  • Create impactful seasonal displays that drive sales and enhance the customer journey.
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  • Keep the team informed on promotions, new product lines and operational updates.
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  • Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure efficient stock management and replenishment.
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  • 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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  • Previous retail management experience within a large-format or big box retail environment.
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  • A strong eye for retail detail, merchandising and operational standards.
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  • A commercially minded manager with the ability to drive sales and performance.
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  • A confident leader who can motivate, organise and develop a successful team.
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  • Comfortable working within a busy, hands-on retail environment.
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  • 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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  • Free on-site parking.
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  • 29 days holiday including bank holidays.
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  • Staff discount.
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  • Pension scheme.
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  • Ongoing training and development.
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  • Recognition and reward programmes.
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  • 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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