Garden Centre Assistant Manager

5 months ago


Nelson, New Zealand Mitre10 Full time

Are you keen to put your leadership skills to work and join the mighty MEGA Nelson team? Not only are we Nelson’s leading DIY and home improvement retailer, Mitre 10 is proud to be voted one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands

Mitre 10 Mega Nelson, is a dynamic and solid business with a vision to provide great quality products and the best value and expertise to all our customers.

This is a key role within our store, requiring a quick thinking and capable person to join our award-winning Garden Centre team. This position requires the successful applicant to work closely with the garden centre manager, handling all aspects of the team and department operations. Not only are you assisting with leading and guiding the team, but you are also in the thick of it, serving customers and assisting with their needs and queries, and handling all stock matters and one-off situations that arise on a day-to-day basis.

The person we seek to fulfil the 2IC function in the Garden Centre must have the ability to remain cool under pressure and be able to think on their feet.

To be successful you must have:

- a passion for providing excellent customer service each and every time;
- be a detail minded self-starter;
- Strong mathematical skills;
- be able to multi-task, and have the ability to follow through and follow up situations in a timely manner;
- experience in conflict resolution and confidence to make decisions as required;
- be able to lead by example;
- a can do attitude;
- & be computer savvy.

You are on your feet for 8 hours a day, lifting and handling stock so an element of physical fitness and ability is required.

Experience in a similar role, and/or retail environment as well as leading people, will be beneficial. This is a full-time role, including one day per weekend. If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please forward a CV and cover letter via this website.


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