Store Manager – Garden Centre (Cheltenham)
Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent | Retail Leadership Opportunity
Salary c£45,000 per annum dependant on experience
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and team development?
We’re recruiting an experienced Store Manager to lead a large-format Garden Centre in Cheltenham—a destination store known for premium products, exceptional standards, and a loyal customer base.
As Store Manager, you’ll report directly to the Executive Chairman and take full responsibility for delivering high standards across all departments—from gardening and plants to leisure, seasonal, food and hospitality. This is your chance to make a significant impact and lead a high-performing team within a values-led business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Retail Excellence & Commercial Success
Lead and develop department managers across multiple categories including Gardening, Plants, Pets, Seasonal, and Leisure.
Drive sales, manage shrinkage, and achieve budgeted wage-to-sales ratios.
Oversee visual merchandising and seasonal changeovers in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with HR and Buying teams to ensure the right resource and product mix is in place year-round.
Maintain our position as a Garden Centre of Excellence through consistent performance and standards.
Customer Experience Leadership
Create a culture of customer delight throughout the customer journey—from entrance to exit.
Manage all customer service channels for the store, ensuring timely, GDPR-compliant responses with the right tone of voice.
Oversee the Duty Manager rota to guarantee visible, responsive leadership on the shop floor.
Partner with Events and Food teams to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.
People Development & Operational Efficiency
Foster a culture of trust, progression, and coaching—contributing to a Great Place to Work.
Support managers in growing specialist knowledge and advancing team members.
Champion the use of EPOS and warehouse systems to improve stock accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate on markdown strategies to protect margin while maintaining brand presentation standards.
Health, Safety & Site Operations
Ensure a safe working environment through rigorous safety protocols and contractor management.
Oversee opening/closing procedures, fire drills, and emergency preparedness.
Liaise with estates and facilities teams to maintain the site to the highest standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience managing a high-turnover, large-format retail store—ideally within a high-quality or premium environment.
Commercially astute, with strong IT skills and confidence using EPOS systems.
A motivational and empathetic leader who leads by example and supports team development.
Excellent communicator who can influence and inspire across departments.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, family-owned business with strong community ties.
Working Hours:
This is a full-time, permanent role averaging 39.5 hours per week on a 2-week rota:
Week 1: 4 weekdays + both weekend days off
Week 2: 4 weekdays + both weekend days worked
What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary
25% discount across most retail categories; 50% discount in the restaurant
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension & life cover
Access to healthcare schemes (post-probation)
Free on-site parking
A fun, collaborative and supportive working culture
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
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Store Manager – Garden Centre (Cheltenham)
Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent | Retail Leadership Opportunity
Salary c£45,000 per annum dependant on experience
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and team development?
We’re recruiting an experienced Store Manager to lead a large-format Garden Centre in Cheltenham—a destination store known for premium products, exceptional standards, and a loyal customer base.
As Store Manager, you’ll report directly to the Executive Chairman and take full responsibility for delivering high standards across all departments—from gardening and plants to leisure, seasonal, food and hospitality. This is your chance to make a significant impact and lead a high-performing team within a values-led business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Retail Excellence & Commercial Success
Lead and develop department managers across multiple categories including Gardening, Plants, Pets, Seasonal, and Leisure.
Drive sales, manage shrinkage, and achieve budgeted wage-to-sales ratios.
Oversee visual merchandising and seasonal changeovers in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with HR and Buying teams to ensure the right resource and product mix is in place year-round.
Maintain our position as a Garden Centre of Excellence through consistent performance and standards.
Customer Experience Leadership
Create a culture of customer delight throughout the customer journey—from entrance to exit.
Manage all customer service channels for the store, ensuring timely, GDPR-compliant responses with the right tone of voice.
Oversee the Duty Manager rota to guarantee visible, responsive leadership on the shop floor.
Partner with Events and Food teams to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.
People Development & Operational Efficiency
Foster a culture of trust, progression, and coaching—contributing to a Great Place to Work.
Support managers in growing specialist knowledge and advancing team members.
Champion the use of EPOS and warehouse systems to improve stock accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate on markdown strategies to protect margin while maintaining brand presentation standards.
Health, Safety & Site Operations
Ensure a safe working environment through rigorous safety protocols and contractor management.
Oversee opening/closing procedures, fire drills, and emergency preparedness.
Liaise with estates and facilities teams to maintain the site to the highest standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience managing a high-turnover, large-format retail store—ideally within a high-quality or premium environment.
Commercially astute, with strong IT skills and confidence using EPOS systems.
A motivational and empathetic leader who leads by example and supports team development.
Excellent communicator who can influence and inspire across departments.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, family-owned business with strong community ties.
Working Hours:
This is a full-time, permanent role averaging 39.5 hours per week on a 2-week rota:
Week 1: 4 weekdays + both weekend days off
Week 2: 4 weekdays + both weekend days worked
What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary
25% discount across most retail categories; 50% discount in the restaurant
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension & life cover
Access to healthcare schemes (post-probation)
Free on-site parking
A fun, collaborative and supportive working culture
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
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Commercial Director – Premium Soft Drinks - National– Up to £100,000 plus package This company is an exciting and well known Premium Soft Drink & Juice business excelling in growth across both the On Trade and Off Trade in the United Kingdom. Their product, offering and service is exceptional and their growth trajectory is like no other.This is a unique opportunity to join this brand at a pivotal point in its growth journey. They are now seeking a commercially brilliant and entrepreneurial Commercial Director to lead the UK commercial strategy across On Trade, Out of Home, and Off Trade channels – while also launching our international presence across key global markets.This role will require extensive travel with a London based office. Previous experience at a senior level is essential within the Drinks FMCG sector. Company Benefits
Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-led challenger brand shaking up the premium soft drinks spaceA competitive packaging including Bonus, Car Allowance and Shares & Equity options.Enjoy autonomy, influence and ownership in a high-impact roleJoin a collaborative, ambitious and values-driven culture
Commercial Director Key Responsibilities:
Define and deliver the commercial strategy across the UK On Trade (hospitality, premium bars and restaurants), Off Trade (retail and grocery), and Out of Home channelsSet clear KPIs, objectives and growth strategies aligned with business goalsBuild robust commercial plans to strengthen market share, revenue growth and brand awareness
Lead, coach and grow a high-performing commercial team, fostering a strong performance and values-led culture. Design the structure of the commercial team to scale with business growth, including recruitment of new talentWork cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations and Finance to ensure alignment and commercial excellence
Own and lead top-to-top relationships with national accounts, wholesalers, buying groups, and key customers. Identify and develop new channel opportunities to diversify revenue streamsEnsure excellence in customer engagement, contract negotiation, promotional execution and account planning
Lead the development and execution of the international go-to-market strategyOpen new distribution markets abroad through strategic partnerships, importers and direct-to-retail routesBuild long-term relationships with international distributors and retail partners
Full responsibility for commercial forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy and promotional ROI. Track and analyse performance to drive data-led decisions and optimise margin performanceProvide regular reporting and commercial insight to the executive leadership team
The Ideal Commercial Director candidate:
10+ years’ experience in Commercial / Sales leadership roles within Drinks FMCGStrong understanding of soft drinks, juices, or premium beverage categoriesProven track record of scaling SME / challenger brands in competitive marketsExtensive experience across On Trade, Off Trade and Out of Home channelsSuccess in launching brands into international markets – ideally in Europe, the Middle East or AsiaExcellent leadership and team development capabilitiesStrategic thinker with a strong commercial instinct and hands-on execution abilityConfident communicator and credible at senior level with customers and stakeholdersExperience managing P&L, forecasting, trade terms, and complex negotiations
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / Mark@corecruitment.com COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
