Entry Level Executive - Floral Operations

Royers Flowers; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid vacations, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Royers Flowers in Lebanon, PA is seeking an Entry Level Executive – Floral Operations to learn the floral business from the ground up. This role covers retail operations, procurement, distribution, and central design training, with no prior floral/design experience required.

You will rotate across departments, receive mentorship, and prepare for senior management roles. The role demands 48-50 hours weekly, 5-6 days, including alternating Saturdays, and travel within PA locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience (3-5 years).
• Strong analytical skills for financial and inventory analysis.
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media trends.
• Proficient with Excel, inventory and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn all areas of daily storefront operations and POS management.
• Assist procurement, buying, and inventory control.
• Coordinate distribution logistics and freshness of perishables.
• Support marketing, finance, HR, and production during training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative marketing

Work ethic

Time management

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Point-of-sale software

Job description

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Entry Level Executive - Floral Operations

Designer Full Time Management Administration, Lebanon, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1265

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Entry Level Executive – Floral Operations

Location: Lebanon, PA / On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to:COO

Experience Level: Mid-level (3-5 years of experience)

“A florist exists to help people make important emotional statements, frequently on very short notice. We consider it a privilege to be trusted with that responsibility.” – Ken Royer

In business since 1937, Royer's flowers & gifts is proud to be 4th Generation family-owned and operated. We are a leader in the floral industry and we're seeking goal-oriented individuals who desire a meaningful career that brings comfort and joy into people’s lives. With 19 retail locations and two distribution hubs in two states, we are offering opportunities for you to join our team of over 300 flower professionals.

Position Overview

We are looking for a business-minded Entry Level Executive eager to learn the floral industry from the ground up. This role focuses on all aspects of the business, specifically in the retail division, and will also include training in distribution, procurement, production, and other support roles, gaining hands‑on experience in every aspect of running the operation, with the goal of preparing the team member for Senior Management Roles. No prior floral/design experience is required.

Key Aspects of the Training Program

• Retail Business Operations: Work in, learn, and support all areas of daily storefront operations, point-of-sale management, customer relations, including on-line retail platform management, and floral design.
• Procurement & Buying: Assist in processing, sourcing, pricing, and buying high-quality fresh flowers and retail hard goods from wholesalers and growers, within our Wholesale, Dish Garden, and Central Design divisions.
• Distribution Logistics: Learn how to coordinate incoming shipments of perishables and manage inventory distribution to maintain absolute freshness for our Wholesale, Dish Garden, and Central Design divisions.
• Corporate Support:
  • Marketing: Assist with planning and executing marketing campaigns, manage social media channels, and update our online store to drive retail sales.
  • Finance: Learn accounting program, A/P and A/R processes, end of month reporting, and payroll
  • Human Resources: Learn hiring processes, performance management, safety committee and workers’ compensation, and insurance administration.
  • Production Assistance in Central Design during major floral holidays
• Floral Training: Participate in hands‑on training to master flower processing, conditioning, and professional floral design.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education & Experience: Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, OR equivalent experience in business operations (3-5 years minimum)
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for financial and budgetary analysis, inventory tracking, and sales data interpretation.
• Creative Marketing: Basic knowledge of digital marketing, content creation, and social media trends.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Excel, inventory management systems, and point-of-sale software.
• Work Ethic: High energy, ability to multitask, exceptional comprehension skills and attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn all aspects of business.
• Willing to Travel: Must be willing to travel to any location in PA
• Time Commitment 48-50 hours weekly, 5-6 days per week (including a minimum of every other Saturday), with more hours/days during peak floral holiday times.
• Compensation: Base salary, 70k per year

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship in small business management, buying, and supply chains
• Competitive salary and employee discount
• Health, Dental, Vision, and other ancillary benefits available
• Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid vacations, holidays, and personal day