Gelson's was founded in 1951 by brothers Bernard and Eugene Gelson as an extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Today, Gelson's is recognized as one of the nation's premier supermarket chains. Each of the company's locations is singularly known as the area's best market for the highest quality produce, meat, seafood, and Gelson's Kitchen offerings. An unmatched selection of wine and liquor, and exceptional customer service are our top priorities. Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), a prominent global retailer, acquired Gelson's in April of 2021, having recognized this strong brand as a company well positioned for tremendous growth. We offer competitive union pay rates and exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation accrual and union pension benefits. Gelson's strongly supports career advancement and provides you with the resources necessary for a long term, successful career and have recently earned the distinction of being a Certified "Best places to work"! The key responsibility of the Floral Manager is to provide support and maintenance of the entire department and oversee the purchasing of product, inventory control and presentation of the Floral department. The Manager is responsible for ensuring proper level is stock is maintained and that product placement is optimal for maximizing profitability. This position may have one or more direct reports. Three (3) years' experience in floral department operations required. Essential duties include: Supervise floral staff to ensure productivity and excellent customer service Develop weekly schedule of floral department staff and manager hours to ensure maximum profitability Comply with and implement safety policies and procedures, store rules and company policies Receive and unload floral orders; verify vendor invoices are correct Monitor sales volume, inspect store inventory level and maintain in-store promotional materials Track and analyze floral sales trends and utilize information to develop sales projections Control department merchandising to maximize product movement Monitor inventory for spoilage and ensure proper rotation of merchandise Ensure that the department is adequately stocked and cleanliness in maintained Assist in creating floral arrangements, particularly during the holidays and special occasions Assist with clerk duties as needed to maintain department Other related duties and assignments as required Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college strongly preferred. Experience: Three (3) years experience in floral department operations. Completion or participation in a management training program. Retail and/or supermarket field experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Technical: Knowledgeable in the care, maintenance and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants and other items. Highly effective organizational and time management skills. Skilled in independently prioritizing, planning, coordinating, organizing, leading and monitoring multiple organizational projects of a complex nature simultaneously and quickly adapting to changes in time frames. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markup, percentages and to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency. Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to interface with vendors, customers, management and company personnel on a regular basis, to obtain or provide information. Has the propensity to project a positive attitude and look for solutions to problems. Ability to collaborate with others through teamwork and share ideas to work towards a common goal. The pay range for this position is $22.25 - $22.95