Merchandising Supervisor - Floral Kansas & Missouri

Falcon Farms Inc.•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory effectively and efficiently delivering our products (Around 20 up to 30 locations). Training, developing and evaluating Merchandisers ensuring that each one of them maintains our "Picture of Success" in every serviced retail location. The Merchandising Supervisor is a hands-on mentor, passionate about selling flowers and providing customer service to Falcon's customers. Supervisor must be able to adapt, and be flexible to changing business priorities, capable of shifting business resources as needed so business priorities are met. The Merchandising Supervisor will spend around 80% of his/her time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and actively engaging with Falcon Farms' customers' teams.

Requirements

Valid Driver License
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to stand on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to consistently work assigned schedule
Able to drive to stores, check product and audit work done by merchandisers.
Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics
Good communication skills
Self-disciplined
Goal and detail oriented
Strong people skills
Flexible schedule – Able to work variable schedules especially during floral holidays
Strong self‐management skills Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision
Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak holiday seasons with set‐up and tear down process

Nice To Haves

For this position, being bilingual is not required, but it is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at various Falcon Farms Customers' points of sale. Responsible for evaluating merchandiser performance, assigning resources as required, covering merchandisers absences, auditing store displays and maintaining a strong relationship with floral buyers.
Prioritize daily routine based on business needs and short-term requirements.
Provide business-related data to merchandisers to help them execute their functions better
Analyze region and store-specific data to propose courses of action that improve business profitability
Responsible for route operational/sales activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
Ensure the proper upkeep and personal presentation of the merchandising team
Train and provide feedback to merchandisers on an ongoing basis
Liaise with Falcon Farms' HR team to ensure staffing needs and compliance are met
Engage with customers' store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms' representation
Cover merchandising routes as needed.