FRESH Assistant Floral Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company • Fate, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Floral Manager at Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) will utilize a unique design aesthetic and signature style to create beautiful floral arrangements. This role assists with all aspects of the floral department, from small bouquets and deliveries to large-scale events and consultations. The Assistant Floral Manager works closely with floral personnel to promote department sales and customer service, contributing to profitability goals. BGC is a regional, family-owned retail grocery business operating over 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, emphasizing a supportive community where employees can thrive, grow, and feel valued.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED