Falcon Farms Inc
Overview
Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
at Falcon Farms Inc Direct Report to:
Regional DSD Operations Manager About Falcon Farms : Falcon Farms is one of the leading fresh cut-flower distributors in the United States. Since 1987, the company has grown to 10 flower production farms in Colombia and Ecuador, with more than 700 acres of land and a team of over 5,000 people. The organization’s commercial and distribution footprint in Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Long Beach allows us to service national wholesale and mass market accounts. The business is expanding its regional footprint in the Texas region. Position Overview : Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, training, developing and evaluating drivers, ensuring that each one maintains our "Picture of Success" in every serviced retail location. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor is a hands-on mentor, passionate about selling flowers and providing customer service to Falcon's customers and theirs. The supervisor must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities, capable of shifting resources to meet business priorities. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor will spend around 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and actively engaging with Falcon Farms' customers' teams.
Responsibilities And Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at various Falcon Farms Customers' points of sale. Responsible for evaluating merchandiser performance, assigning resources as required, covering merchandisers absences, auditing store displays and maintaining a strong relationship with floral buyers.
Prioritize daily routine based on business needs and short-term requirements.
Provide business-related data to merchandisers to help them execute their functions better
Analyze region and store-specific data to propose courses of action that improve business profitability
Responsible for route operational/sales activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
Ensure the proper upkeep and personal presentation of the merchandising team
Train and provide feedback to merchandisers on an ongoing basis
Liaise with Falcon Farms' HR team to ensure staffing needs and compliance are met
Engage with customers' store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms' representation
Cover merchandising routes as needed.
Required Skills
Must be bilingual (English – Spanish) written and spoken
Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to stand on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to regularly work assigned schedule
Able to drive to stores, check product and audit work done by merchandisers
Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics
Good communication skills
Self-discipline
Goal and detail oriented
Strong people skills
Flexible schedule – able to work variable schedules, especially during floral holidays
Strong self-management skills; ability to complete daily procedures without direct supervision
Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak holiday seasons with setup and teardown
Qualifications
Valid Driver License
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Potential Career Path
Operations Manager
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development Industries: Farming
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Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
at Falcon Farms Inc Direct Report to:
Regional DSD Operations Manager About Falcon Farms : Falcon Farms is one of the leading fresh cut-flower distributors in the United States. Since 1987, the company has grown to 10 flower production farms in Colombia and Ecuador, with more than 700 acres of land and a team of over 5,000 people. The organization’s commercial and distribution footprint in Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Long Beach allows us to service national wholesale and mass market accounts. The business is expanding its regional footprint in the Texas region. Position Overview : Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, training, developing and evaluating drivers, ensuring that each one maintains our "Picture of Success" in every serviced retail location. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor is a hands-on mentor, passionate about selling flowers and providing customer service to Falcon's customers and theirs. The supervisor must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities, capable of shifting resources to meet business priorities. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor will spend around 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and actively engaging with Falcon Farms' customers' teams.
Responsibilities And Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at various Falcon Farms Customers' points of sale. Responsible for evaluating merchandiser performance, assigning resources as required, covering merchandisers absences, auditing store displays and maintaining a strong relationship with floral buyers.
Prioritize daily routine based on business needs and short-term requirements.
Provide business-related data to merchandisers to help them execute their functions better
Analyze region and store-specific data to propose courses of action that improve business profitability
Responsible for route operational/sales activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
Ensure the proper upkeep and personal presentation of the merchandising team
Train and provide feedback to merchandisers on an ongoing basis
Liaise with Falcon Farms' HR team to ensure staffing needs and compliance are met
Engage with customers' store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms' representation
Cover merchandising routes as needed.
Required Skills
Must be bilingual (English – Spanish) written and spoken
Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to stand on an ongoing basis throughout each shift
Able to regularly work assigned schedule
Able to drive to stores, check product and audit work done by merchandisers
Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics
Good communication skills
Self-discipline
Goal and detail oriented
Strong people skills
Flexible schedule – able to work variable schedules, especially during floral holidays
Strong self-management skills; ability to complete daily procedures without direct supervision
Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak holiday seasons with setup and teardown
Qualifications
Valid Driver License
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Potential Career Path
Operations Manager
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development Industries: Farming
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