FLORAL MERCHANDISER

KENNICOTT BROTHERS CO•Alsip, IL

10d•$17 - $18

About The Position

Kennicott Brothers is seeking a Floral Merchandiser to manage and merchandise floral displays in partner retail chains. The role ensures floral departments are visually appealing, well-stocked, clean, maintained, and aligned with company standards, with a focus on product presentation, freshness, and customer satisfaction. The Floral Merchandiser partners with KBC leadership to develop and execute seasonal merchandising strategies that improve the shopping experience and support sales, profitability, and sustainable business growth. Candidates should understand B2B customer needs and the floral-category selling environment, have a commercial mindset and comprehension of marketing and sales principles, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position is part-time, day shift, based in the MASS MARKET area of Alsip, Illinois, with travel to stores. The stated hourly salary range is $17.00–$18.00.

Requirements

Experience with floral merchandising best practices.
Basic knowledge of flowers and plants.
Understanding of category management fundamentals.
Strong attention to detail, color coordination, and visual presentation.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Good communication and people skills.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to stores.
Experience understanding B2B customer needs and the selling environment within the floral category.
Commercial mindset and comprehension of marketing and sales principles.

Nice To Haves

Basic floral design skills.
Knowledge of plant care and flower varieties.
Previous experience in floral merchandising, floral design, or retail merchandising.
Familiarity with retail merchandising systems or reporting apps.

Responsibilities

Stock and rotate floral displays to maintain freshness and product quality.
Create attractive, seasonal floral arrangements and displays.
Follow planograms and merchandising guidelines when setting up new displays.
Monitor inventory and coordinate restocking with vendors or management.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the floral department.
Remove expired or damaged products according to KBC policy.
Collaborate with store teams on promotional events and store openings.
Photograph displays and complete daily merchandising reports.
Ensure appropriate signage is requested and displayed.
Partner with KBC leadership to develop and execute seasonal merchandising strategies.