Position Summary:

Are you creative, have a green thumb and have previous experience in the floral industry? We have a perfect opportunity for you as a Floral Supervisor at our New Mountaing Green location!. Our Floral shops cater to and for all! From big events like weddings, funerals, engagements, and dances to everyday arrangements and plant care, our Floral Designers have the rare opportunity to be a beautiful support to all important moments in our guests lives! As the Floral Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the Floral Department. This will include the implementation of all company policies, budgets and operating procedures within your sphere of authority. To be a successful Floral Manager, you must be innovative and have an eye for beauty. You must be kind, outgoing, empathetic and eager to learn and teach the Lees way to all plant care. If you are ready for an opportunity that will allow your creativity to shine, apply to be our Floral Supervisor today!

Primary Position Duties:

 

• Develop maximum customer relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Provides a safe, clean and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs and directives.  Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed.  Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management. 
• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.
• Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
• Aid in the growth of department personnel by coaching, training, evaluation and counseling procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of the meaning of sales, gross profit, labor and inventory.
• Monitor, control, and insure compliance with company policies regarding proper receipt of incoming supplier product.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.
• Coordinate and monitor all floral transactions that involve delivery and or arrangements off the premises.
• Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the floral operation.
• Plan aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Assist management with cross merchandising ideas with other departments.
• Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Floral Department. Also maintain awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.
• Assure adequate stock by proper ordering, so that department inventories can be maintained at optimum levels.
• Must be familiar with store layout, location of safety and emergency equipment.
• Must be familiar with all company safety and accident prevention policies, reporting all accidents to the Store Director.
• Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in team member handbook.
• Insure all department service and storage areas are kept clean and sanitary. Report all equipment problems to Store Director.
• This job description is a summary of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required.  Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned by those who are in direct authority or by the Store Director

 

Position Requirements:

 

• Experience: 2+ years retail floral experience
• Minimum Age: 18 Years of age
• Lifting Requirements:  Ability to lift 30+ pounds
• Equipment: wire cutters, glue gun, box cutters, baler, etc..        
• Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl.  Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting.  Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required.     
• Communication:  Ability to write, speak, hear and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

 

Education or Skills:

High School diploma or GED; or related job experience and/or training are required.

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members
-10% discount, restrictions apply
-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
-Paid Time Off to those who qualify
-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays