Floral Manager Yakima, WA

Albertsons • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

The Floral Manager oversees daily floral department operations, combining creativity, customer service, merchandising, and team leadership. The role involves designing and preparing floral products, maintaining fresh and attractive displays, managing inventory and labor, and creating memorable customer experiences for everyday needs and special occasions. The manager works in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and supports seasonal peaks and high-volume events.

The position requires flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons. Physical work includes lifting up to 40–50 pounds, working in cooler environments, and using manual dexterity to trim, arrange, and wrap floral products. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and 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 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 operations of the Floral Department, emphasizing customer service, creativity, and department readiness.
• Create a welcoming, customer-focused environment and assist 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.
• Train and develop associates with varying skill levels.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
• Time off, including 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