Duty Manager at Palmers Garden Centre - Frankton, Hamilton - Innovative Company

Palmers Garden Centre is full of passionate gardening people ready to share the joy of good living with you. We are passionate about creating beautiful spaces – both in our stores and in your home. We’ve been helping New Zealanders grow great gardens since 1912. We are proud to be locally owned and operated, packed with quality products and expert advice for your home and garden. 

Palmers Frankton has an exciting opportunity for a Duty Manager to join the team. 

About the role: 

• Full-time role, reporting to the Store Manager.
• To assist the Store Manager in planning and implementing strategy to ensure efficient operation of store and sales target are achieved.  
• Opening and closing of store, especially on Store Manager's days off.  
• Promote sales and provide expert advice to customers on plants selection and care, attending to customers complaints if any. 
• Responsible for the inside area of the Garden Centre to ensure that it remains clean, tidy and organised. Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards to create an appealing store environment.
• Ensure compliance to policies and procedures and report concerns to Store Manager.

About you: 

• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role is preferred. 
• Retail experience essential. 
• Plant knowledge or interest preferred, but not essential. 
• Enthusiastic and motivated. 
• Physically fit and healthy. 
• Excellence in customer service. 
• Reliable and must be flexible with working hours, including working during weekend. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

If you think you have the right attitude and skills to join this successful team, please apply now and send your cv to [email protected]. 

Grant Eyre

Store Manager