Temporary Floral Manager @ Quadra Location

Sobeys Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys in Victoria is seeking a Floral Manager to lead the floral department, drive sales, and manage staff with a focus on customer service, product knowledge, and compliance.

You will oversee budgeting, inventory, merchandising and SOP adherence while fostering a productive work environment and engaging with the community.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience within a store setting.
• Experience reading financial reports and budgeting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of OH&S and food-safety practices.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports including selection, training and performance.
• Communicate operational requirements to department staff.
• Create a shopping experience to drive loyalty, sales and profit.
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and seasonal trends.
• Order, receive, merchandise and rotate stock per standards.
• Lead adherence to corporate policies and SOPs.
• Ensure OH&S and regulatory requirements are met.
• Achieve financial targets and manage labour costs.
• Foster employee engagement and lead community involvement.
• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment.

Skills

Retail management

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Floral Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Manager will coach, motivate and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Create floral arrangements
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards
• Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required
• Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control
• Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities
• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs

What you bring to the table:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite