Floral Manager-Goldens Bridge, NY

Albertsons Companies • Goldens Bridge, NY

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Floral Department Manager to oversee daily floral operations and lead a team in delivering fresh products, attractive merchandising, and memorable customer experiences. The role combines floral design, customer service, inventory and labor management, and associate development in a hands-on, creative, fast-paced retail environment. The manager supports everyday customer needs as well as special occasions, seasonal programs, holidays, and high-volume events.

The position requires flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons. It also involves working in cooler environments and lifting up to 40–50 pounds. Travel is not required. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above the range; eligible associates may qualify for a quarterly bonus.

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.
• Competency in floral design, production, and visual merchandising execution.
• Competency in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Competency in labor scheduling, task delegation, and performance management.
• Competency in sanitation, safety, and compliance oversight.
• 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 review sales trends and adjust production accordingly.
• Ability to train and develop associates at 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, focusing on 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates.
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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