Merchandising Supervisor - Floral - Alaska

Falcon Farms Inc.•Fairbanks, AK

12d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Falcon Farms Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Supervisor to manage 5–9 merchandisers across a specific territory of approximately 20–30 locations. The supervisor trains, develops, and evaluates merchandisers, ensuring that each retail location maintains Falcon Farms’ “Picture of Success.” This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about selling flowers and providing customer service. The supervisor must adapt to changing business priorities and shift resources as needed. Approximately 80% of the role is spent in the field monitoring merchandiser performance and engaging with customer teams. The supervisor oversees merchandising and sales operations across assigned customer locations, including ordering and distribution, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations. The role also involves analyzing regional and store-specific data, maintaining customer relationships, supporting staffing and compliance, and covering merchandising routes when needed. The stated potential career path is District Manager.

Requirements

Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. throughout each shift.
Able to stand throughout each shift.
Able to consistently work the assigned schedule.
Able to drive to stores, check product, and audit merchandiser work.
Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics.
Good communication skills.
Self-disciplined, goal-oriented, and detail-oriented.
Strong people skills.
Flexible schedule and ability to work variable schedules, especially during floral holidays.
Strong self-management skills and ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region across Falcon Farms customer points of sale.
Evaluate merchandiser performance, assign resources as needed, cover absences, audit store displays, and maintain strong relationships with floral buyers.
Prioritize daily routines according to business needs and short-term requirements.
Provide business-related data to merchandisers to support their execution.
Analyze regional and store-specific data and propose actions to improve profitability.
Oversee route operations and sales activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotions, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
Ensure the merchandising team maintains proper upkeep and personal presentation.
Train merchandisers and provide ongoing feedback.
Work with Falcon Farms’ HR team to ensure staffing needs and compliance are met.
Engage with customer store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms’ representation.
Cover merchandising routes as needed.
Lead holiday merchandising teams during peak holiday seasons, including setup and teardown.