Floral Manager

Red Carpet Events & Design

Position Title: Floral Manager

Location: Sparks, NV

Classification: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Owner, Operations Manager

Supervises: Floral Logistics Assistant

Position Summary:

The Floral Manager is responsible for producing high-end floral designs for special events. The ideal candidate will be motivated, flexible and creative. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail. Most of all, the ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people connect through the art of floral design. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to learn other aspects of event design.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Floral ordering and procurement to ensure profitability benchmarks are met for each event.
• Floral preparation and execution for events including weddings, social, and corporate.
• Manage event timelines and deadlines utilizing Basecamp project management software.
• Fulfill work orders to an agreed quality standard and timeline.
• Provide professional floral consultation and guidance to team and clients during the sales and planning process to ensure the best solution is provided for each event.
• Responsible for accurate packing, safe delivery and artistically setting arrangements at events.
• Ensure safe return of inventory back to the warehouse after events and store it in an orderly fashion to be used for future events.
• Ensure that all floral design warehouse is organized and clean to create a safe and comfortable work environment.
• Research and upkeep of current and new floral trends.
• Manage and mentor a team of floral assistants.
• Handle day-to-day administration of events with clients, vendors, venues and the Red Carpet Team.
• *Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Ability to show initiative and actively predict helpful task assignments.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to work alone and/or with a team in different work conditions such as on-site and off-site.
• Ability to have excellent customer service skills and an ability to maintain positive working relationships with vendors, clients, and fellow employees.
• Ability to fullfill work orders to an agreed quality standard.
• Ability to find creative solutions to challenges on a regular basis.
• Ability to drive to/from events with a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand on ladders and/or scissor lifts to assist in creating floral design installations.
• Ability to work on feet for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to work flexible hours - day, nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred.

Education and Work Experience:

• Relevant experience in floral production and/or special events.

Certificates and Licenses:

▪ A valid Nevada driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Physical /Mental Demands:

Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, bend, and kneel for an extended amount of time as this is a highly hands-on position. The employee will use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects or tools.

Mental: Regular and on-time attendance. Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away. Ability to see differences between colors, shades, and brightness. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a professional manner.

Working Conditions:

The employee will primarily work in the floral design warehouse which may or may not be climate controlled depending on the load in/out for an event. When not in the floral design warehouse, the employee will often work on-site with others and around others, with verbal and face-to-face contact. A flexible approach to working hours must be maintained to ensure maximum service to clientele, including overtime, weekends, early morning, and late evenings.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation range is $25 - $28 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401K contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Red Carpet Events & Design provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position but are not necessarily a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee(s) so classified. As such, responsibilities, duties, and required skills may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Red Carpet Events and Design. Red Carpet Events and Design abides by employment-at-will, which permits the transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. Neither this job description nor any other written or verbal communications are intended to create a contract of employment or a promise of long-term employment. Employment-at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the Employee or by Red Carpet Events and Design.