Florist Manager

New Covent Garden Market; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£45,000 starting salary

Performance-based incentives

20% staff discount across food and beverage businesses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

New Covent Garden Market seeks an experienced Florist Manager to lead daily operations across multiple London locations. The ideal candidate has extensive floristry experience and proven management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing inventory, handling customer consultations, and driving business growth through strategic initiatives.

The position offers a starting salary of £45,000 with growth potential and requires 4-5 days of work per week including weekends. Applicants should email their CV and commercial achievements.

Qualifications

• Extensive floristry experience with management skills.
• Experience in B2B sales or account management is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily floristry operations including arranging bouquets.
• Manage flower ordering and inventory across locations.
• Oversee staff scheduling and coordinate across sites.
• Handle customer consultations for weddings and events.
• Develop corporate relationships and contracts.
• Ensure quality control and manage stock rotation.
• Assist with recruitment and staff training.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and health standards.
• Inspire teams across multiple locations.
• Drive business growth through strategic planning.

Skills

Floristry experience

Management skills

B2B sales experience

Leadership abilities

Presentation skills

Client relationship skills

Strategic thinking

Resilience

Job description

Igloo Flowers has been creating bespoke floral wonders for over 20 years from our bustling workshops in Bermondsey and vibrant Clapham Junction. We're seeking an ambitious and experienced Florist Manager who thrives on challenges and is ready to take on a diverse, dynamic role.

About us

Established for over 20 years, we're a trusted London florist serving customers from our three locations in Bermondsey Street, Clapham Junction, and Druid Street. We offer everything from daily bouquets and wedding flowers to corporate office displays and event work. Our team combines creative flair with practical experience to deliver fresh flowers and plants that meet our customer's needs and budgets.

The Challenge

• Lead daily floristry operations including arranging bouquets, pre-orders
• Manage flower ordering and inventory control across all three locations
• Oversee staff scheduling and coordinate work across sites
• Handle customer consultations for weddings, events, and corporate accounts
• Develop and maintain corporate relationships and ongoing corporate contracts
• Ensure quality control and manage stock rotation
• Process retail sales
• Assist with recruitment, train and develop floristry staff
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and health & safety standards
• Manage and inspire teams across our Druid Street SE1, Clapham Junction SW11, and Bermondsey Street SE1 locations
• Drive business growth through strategic planning and exceptional delivery

What We Need

• Extensive floristry experience with proven management and business development skills
• Commercial mindset with experience in B2B sales or account management is a plus
• Strong leadership abilities and team management experience
• Excellent presentation and client relationship skills
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities
• Resilience and drive to tackle new challenges head-on

What We Offer

• £45,000 starting salary with growth potential
• 4 to 5 days working week / weekend availability required
• Opportunity to lead exciting business expansion
• Creative freedom in an established, respected brand
• Professional development in a rapidly growing sector
• Performance-based incentives as we grow
• Supportive environment with entrepreneurial spirit
• 20 % staff discount across our food and beverage businesses

Think you're ready for the challenge? Email your CV and examples of your commercial achievements to: [e-mail]