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Brookshire Grocery Company · 3 months ago

FRESH Assistant Floral Manager

Longview,TX - 3121 N. Eastman Rd.

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is dedicated to building a community where individuals can thrive. The Assistant Floral Manager is responsible for creating floral arrangements, managing inventory, training staff, and promoting sales to support the profitability of the floral department.

Retail

Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with upper management to train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work

Supports upper management with the review of historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions. Co-manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager

Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards

Utilizes high degree of creativity and floral design knowledge to create stylish floral and plant arrangements that appeal to a variety of customers

Provides consultations to customers regarding price and type of floral arrangements desired from small-scale arrangements to large-scale events. Negotiates and provides estimates where applicable

Oversees the in-stock and proper maintenance of plants, including the cutting, cleaning, and storage. Utilizes knowledge of flower and plant sustainability to ensure lasting quality and freshness of products

Works closely with management to plan, order, and source products to ensure in-stock conditions and inventory control of the floral department

Builds product displays for special events, holidays, and promotions for customer appeal and to promote sales

Monitors department shrink by utilizing current tools and processes

Promotes sales and services within the community to attract new and repeat customer base

Travels to off-site locations to design and set up arrangements for weddings and other special events

Participates in the scheduling and delivery of floral arrangements

Works alongside the catering and bakery departments to provide package estimates for floral set-ups

Works closely with the marketing department to fulfill marketing campaigns related to floral promotions

Promotes environment of customer focus and proactive selling techniques

Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and ensuring customer complaints are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner

Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures

Qualification

Floral design knowledgeInventory managementCustomer serviceBudget planningSAP reportingSales promotionMathematical skillsLeadershipCommunicationTime management

Required

High school Diploma or GED required

Three or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required

Minimum of 18 years of age required

Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy

Intermediate knowledge of floral department operations

Intermediate knowledge of flowers, handling, and design techniques required

Basic knowledge of budget planning, profit and loss statements, labor reports, and other financial statements

Basic knowledge of automated reporting systems including, but not limited to, inventory, cost of goods, scheduling, time and attendance, and labor

Basic mathematical skills for assessing inventory and ordering

Basic knowledge of SAP reporting applications

Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate responsibilities

Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with partners, customers, and the community

Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers at all time

Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and practice proper time management

Ability to perform basic Microsoft Office functions

Ability to promote sales and negotiate prices

Ability to occasionally travel to off-site locations to make floral deliveries, set up arrangements at special events, and pick up flowers from external markets

Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to use precision hand tools

Required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy

Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible

Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor