Job Description

Seasonal and Sundries Team Leader

We are looking to recruit a Full-Time, Permanent Team Leader to our Seasonal and Sundries department, working 38 hours per week, including alternate weekends.



Salary from 28,000 per annum D.O.E



The role of Seasonal and Sundries Team Leader

You will supervise the Seasonal and Sundries team and departments to maximise profit and minimise losses whilst always ensuring that the team aim to meet company sales targets and objectives.

This role is at the heart of everything we do, you'll be collaborating with the Trading Team and wider Garden Centre on a daily basis to support the smooth running of our centre. You will be a trusted member of our leadership team, acting as a Key-holder and required to be Duty Manager on occasion.

Strong Customer Service skills are essential to this role, and you will embed a high standard of both internal and external customer service in your team. You'll be passionate about supporting your team, and involved in the recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of your people to deliver our high standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Implementing strong line management skills to guide, develop, and motivate teams Planning, organising, and prioritising on a day-to-day basis to balance and prioritise individual and team's workload in line with deadlines Demonstrating experience by providing excellent retail and customer service skills daily Working autonomously and within a team under pressure and demonstrating a high level of inter-personal skills and effective communication The ability to lead and develop a team, retaining a highly motivated atmosphere and strong work ethic among the team Using own initiative and problem-solving skills while demonstrating relevant product-range knowledge Maintaining a high standard of personal presentation

Desirable skills:

Financial awareness Knowledge of health & safety legislation IT system/data-base experience

In return we provide:

Generous Company Discount scheme Retail discount scheme, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family Company pension scheme for eligible employees Free on-site parking Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata) Uniform provided

Haskins Garden Centres

Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that's why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn, and want to be part of a leading business, we want you to join our team.