Floral Manager Portland Oregon

Albertsons • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Floral Department Manager oversees daily floral operations, focusing on customer service, creativity, and department readiness. The role combines hands-on floral design and merchandising with inventory, scheduling, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. The manager creates a welcoming customer experience, maintains fresh and attractive displays, and supports customers with product selection, custom orders, events, and consultations. The role requires flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons, and the ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds and work in cooler environments.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with a creative, detail-oriented approach.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to thrive during seasonal peaks and high-volume events.
• Knowledge of floral design techniques and merchandising standards.
• Knowledge of product care, hydration, storage, and freshness requirements.
• Knowledge of store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer tools.
• Ability to train and develop associates with varying skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds and work in cooler environments.
• Manual dexterity for trimming, arranging, wrapping, and handling floral products.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Floral Department operations, customer service, creativity, and department readiness.
• Assist customers with product selection, custom orders, events, and consultations.
• Design, prepare, and merchandise floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items, and seasonal programs.
• Execute division merchandising plans, seasonal sets, holiday programs, and promotional displays.
• Maintain full, fresh, visually appealing floral cases, tables, and displays with accurate signage and pricing.
• Monitor plant and flower health, hydration, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, markdowns, and waste tracking.
• Oversee receiving, conditioning, rotation, and cooler organization.
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop floral associates while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, handling, labeling, and company operational standards.
• Review sales trends and adjust production accordingly.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Medical, dental, 401(k), and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay
• Training, career growth, and development
• Inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

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