Assistant General Manager - Cleveland

Kennicott Brothers Company; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennicott Brothers Company is seeking an Assistant Manager in Cleveland, OH to support the General Manager, own Fresh Buying, and foster a culture of teamwork and excellence across the branch.

The role requires leading daily operations, collaborating on budgeting and purchasing, and ensuring product freshness while driving performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in sales, logistics, inventory, or management.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Floral experience a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with company systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager in the oversight of branch performance and operations.
• Lead on-duty coverage in the General Manager's absence.
• Participate in budgeting, inventory management and planning.
• Foster teamwork, safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support purchasing, replenishment and inventory planning with Central Purchasing.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and handling procedures to maximize freshness.
• Monitor product movement and opportunities to improve turns.
• Assist managers to align with predicted customer demand.

Skills

Leadership presence

Team leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Travel ability

Lifting up to 25 lb

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Cleveland - Garfield Heights, OH 44125, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, Overview of Position

The Assistant Manager is a key role responsible for supporting the successful operation of the branch. The Assistant Manager will serve as the General Manager’s primary partner and will take ownership of Fresh Buying. This role will also support a positive employee-owner culture by supporting the ESOP representative in engagement activities.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner with the General Manager in the oversight of all aspects of the Branch including performance, customer experience, operational execution, and financial results.
• Serve as a leader-on-duty and provide management coverage in the absence of the General Manager.
• Participate in business planning, budgeting, inventory management and monitoring ongoing branch performance.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to site specific and broader projects and initiatives that build leadership capability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Central Purchasing and department leaders to support effective purchasing, replenishment, and inventory planning.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, utilizing the best care & handling procedures to maximize freshness and reduce dump.
• Monitor product movement, identify opportunities for improved turns.
• Support department managers in maintaining product in line with predicted customer demand.

Qualifications: Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership presence and ambition to assume additional responsibilities.
• Ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive accountability
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Business acumen in sales, operations, or inventory management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and company systems
• Ability to travel periodically and lift up to 25 pound

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, logistics, inventory, or management
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and drive results
• Floral experience a plus