Company Information and Introduction:
Do you have a passion for managing and working as part of a valued team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, you could be our next Garden Sundries Supervisor! We are looking for someone to lead a small and ever growing team, ensuring our Garden Sundries department is fully stocked, well-organized, and consistently providing excellent customer service.
Our Sundries department offers a wide range of products, including garden accessories such as tools and solar lights, chemicals, wild bird care, and much more!
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering top-notch products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
Benefits
· Free onsite parking
· 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
· Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
· Pension plan
· Holiday entitlement of 28 days, including bank holidays
Store: Bourne Valley
Department: Garden Sundries
Contract: Full-time, Monday- Friday with rota’d day off and alternate weekends
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· Manage the Sundries team, including administering rotas, holidays, and absence cover to ensure the department is fully staffed at all times
· Ensure the department consistently delivers an excellent customer experience
· Collaborate with the buyer to assist with seasonal changes and product planning
· Merchandise products to a high standard on the sales floor, ensuring they are clearly priced, correctly displayed, and safely arranged
· Working with upper management to ensure smooth operations and administration
· Keep the team updated with information on promotions, new products, deliveries, and changes to the shop floor
· Implement new ideas and strategies to promote products and drive sales
· Allocate staff duties to ensure all tasks are actioned and completed in an acceptable time scale
Key Skills and Competencies:
· Enthusiastic, approachable, and a strong team player
· Eager to develop and learn new skills
· Previous experience managing a team
· Prior experience working within a garden centre environment
· Good interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to approach customers
· Excellent time management skills
· Ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative
· Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
· Basic horticultural knowledge would be preferred but is not a strict requirement.
