Floral Manager

Shaw’s and Star Market; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) and financial well-being

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Portland, ME is seeking a Floral Department Manager to lead daily floral operations, ensuring fresh, beautiful products and memorable customer experiences for everyday moments and special occasions.

You will train and coach floral associates, manage inventory and displays, and collaborate with store leadership on seasonal programs while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a floral department or grocery store department
• Strong customer-service and leadership abilities
• Merchandising and visual presentation skills
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs and work in a cooler environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily floral department operations focusing on service, creativity, and readiness
• Hire, train, and coach floral associates; manage schedules and performance
• Design, prepare, and merchandise floral arrangements and seasonal programs
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal sets, and promotional displays
• Maintain fresh, visually appealing cases with accurate signage and pricing
• Monitor plant health, hydration, freshness, and presentation standards
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, markdowns, and waste tracking

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Floral Department Manager, where creativity, customer service, and merchandising excellence come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about quality, presentation, and people. As a Floral Department Manager, you will oversee daily floral operations, deliver beautiful, fresh product, and create memorable customer experiences for everyday moments and special occasions. This role offers a hands‑on, creative, and fast‑paced environment where your work and artistic skills make a visible impact.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with moments that matter. Bring your creativity, passion for floral design, and customer‑first mindset to a role where you inspire your team, elevate presentation, and help customers celebrate life’s moments with fresh, vibrant floral arrangements every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Floral Department with a focus on customer service, creativity, and department readiness
• Create a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and assist with product selection, custom orders, events, and consultations
• Design, prepare, and merchandise floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items, and seasonal programs
• Execute division merchandising plans, seasonal sets, holiday programs, and promotional displays
• Maintain full, fresh, visually appealing floral cases, tables, and displays with accurate signage and pricing
• Monitor plant and flower health, hydration, freshness, and overall presentation standards
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, markdowns, and waste tracking
• Oversee proper receiving, conditioning, rotation, and cooler organization
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop floral associates while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, handling, labeling, and company operational standards

Soft Skills

• Strong customer‑service mindset with a creative and detail‑oriented approach
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills

Competencies

• Floral design, production, and visual merchandising execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor scheduling, task delegation, and performance management
• Sanitation, safety, and compliance oversight

Knowledge

• Floral design techniques and merchandising standards
• Product care, hydration, storage, and freshness requirements
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer tools

Abilities

• Ability to review sales trends and adjust production accordingly
• Ability to train and develop associates at varying skill levels
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs. and work in cooler environments
• Manual dexterity for trimming, arranging, wrapping, and handling floral product
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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