Floral Dept Manager-Columbia

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 We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Strong customer‑service mindset with a creative and detail‑oriented approach Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills Strong organization, time management, and prioritization abilities Ability to thrive during seasonal peaks and high‑volume events 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 Our Values – A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Safeway