THE ROLE
As leader of our Floral Department, this position is responsible for product management, merchandising, profit and loss control, and personnel development.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'D DO
- Maintains high-quality standards in product management and presentation.
- Designs and creates skilled floral arrangements.
- Creates floral arrangements, corsages, etc. for weddings and special occasions.
- Establishes sales, gross profit, labor and supply budgets for the Floral Department.
- Maintains pricing to achieve budgeted gross profit goals.
- Plans and executes Floral Department merchandising and displays.
- Leads and readily participates in product promotions and focuses.
- Provides outstanding customer service and readily communicates product information to increase sales and meet revenue goals; uses product information to increase sales and best service customers.
- Leads by example and provides employees with clear expectations and timely feedback.
- Trains employees and provides performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
- Conducts quarterly physical inventories and practices inventory control.
- Prevents internal and external loss.
- Successfully performs all Floral Clerk duties at an exemplary level.
- Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum three years floral experience, including weddings and special occasions, required.
- Minimum five years supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven success as a team leader and member.
- Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
- Possesses creative merchandising and display skills.
- Knowledgeable of gross profit and labor percentages preferred; proven experience working with both.
- Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge best service customers and inform employees.
- Proven history of personnel development a plus.
- Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Superior communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to positively affect sales generation.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay
- 20% team member discount
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)
- Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
- Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
- Company-funded disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program available to all team members
- Retirement plans available to all team members
- Paid vacation, personal, and holiday time off
- Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements
- Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members
- Education support
- Career development opportunities
- Wage/salary range: $29.85 - $32.00
The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.