Floral Assistant Manager - Plum Market

Plum Market • West Bloomfield Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Floral Assistant Manager supports the day-to-day operations of Plum Market’s Floral, Candy & Gift department. Working closely with the Floral Manager, this hands-on leadership role helps ensure product rotation, merchandising execution, seasonal display set-ups, and high-quality Customer Service. The Assistant Manager also helps train new Team Members, maintain an organized backroom, and process department deliveries. The role is suited to someone passionate about flowers and visual merchandising who is eager to support department growth and team success.

The ideal candidate has experience with floral products and understands buying habits, care techniques, and basic floral design. They are organized, reliable, detail-oriented, positive, and effective at communicating in a fast-paced retail environment. The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and physical work on the retail floor and alongside the team.

Requirements

• Experience working with floral products, including understanding buying habits, care techniques, and basic floral design.
• Passion for flowers and a strong interest in floral merchandising and design.
• Ability to multitask and delegate responsibilities to meet daily and seasonal goals.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs such as Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to four hours without a break.
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Team-oriented mindset and a hands-on approach to leadership and Guest interaction.
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented, with effective communication skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to Customers and ensure follow-through on custom floral orders.
• Support the Floral Manager in checking in and processing floral deliveries.
• Help execute everyday and seasonal department merchandising plans.
• Assist with designs for retail floor displays and Customer orders as needed.
• Maintain an organized and efficient backroom storage area.
• Ensure product rotation and quality control to maximize freshness and reduce waste.
• Help train new Team Members and share product knowledge to strengthen team performance.
• Take ownership of signage requests and price changes within the department.
• Contribute ideas for new displays, designs, and product selection to enhance the department offering.
• Uphold Plum Market policies, safety procedures, and department standards.
• Multitask and delegate responsibilities to meet daily and seasonal goals.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time positions and a variety of retail shifts.
• Training programs.
• Competitive holiday pay at time and a half for working on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the Team Member and family.
• 401(k) with company match, available after six months.
• 20% discount on grocery purchases and 50% discount on Team Member meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed