Kent Place School
Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
Kent Place School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Overview
Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
role at
Falcon Farms Inc. Direct Report to: Regional DSD Operations Manager Job Summary
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 services national wholesale and mass market accounts from locations in Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Long Beach, with a growing footprint in the Texas region. Falcon fosters a highly entrepreneurial culture and a flat organization that emphasizes collaboration, risk-taking, and flexible decision-making in line with strategic execution. Position Overview
Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, delivering products effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include training, developing and evaluating drivers, and ensuring each merchandiser maintains the 1Picture of Success in every serviced retail location. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor is a hands-on mentor who sells flowers and provides customer service to Falcon Farmsustomers and theirs. The role requires adaptability to changing priorities with the ability to reallocate resources as needed. The position spends approximately 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and engaging with Falcon Farmsustomersnd their teams. Responsibilities and Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at Falcon Farms Customerst points of sale. Evaluate merchandiser performance, assign resources, cover absences, audit store displays, and maintain strong relationships with floral buyers. Prioritize daily routines based on business needs and short-term requirements. Provide business-related data to merchandisers to help them execute their functions. Analyze region and store-specific data to propose actions that improve profitability. Oversee route operations, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations. Ensure proper upkeep and professional presentation of the merchandising team. Train and provide ongoing feedback to merchandisers. Coordinate with Falcon Farms HR 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. and stand for extended periods Able to work the assigned schedule and drive to stores to check product and audit merchandisers Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics Good communication skills Self-disciplined, goal- and detail-oriented with strong people skills Flexible schedule with ability to work variable hours, especially during floral holidays Strong self-management and ability to operate with minimal supervision Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak seasons with setup and teardown processes Qualifications
Valid Driver License High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Potential Career Path
Operations Manager Salary
$45,000 - $50,000 per year Employment type: Full-time | Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
role at
Falcon Farms Inc. Direct Report to: Regional DSD Operations Manager Job Summary
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 services national wholesale and mass market accounts from locations in Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Long Beach, with a growing footprint in the Texas region. Falcon fosters a highly entrepreneurial culture and a flat organization that emphasizes collaboration, risk-taking, and flexible decision-making in line with strategic execution. Position Overview
Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, delivering products effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include training, developing and evaluating drivers, and ensuring each merchandiser maintains the 1Picture of Success in every serviced retail location. The Regional Merchandising Supervisor is a hands-on mentor who sells flowers and provides customer service to Falcon Farmsustomers and theirs. The role requires adaptability to changing priorities with the ability to reallocate resources as needed. The position spends approximately 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and engaging with Falcon Farmsustomersnd their teams. Responsibilities and Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at Falcon Farms Customerst points of sale. Evaluate merchandiser performance, assign resources, cover absences, audit store displays, and maintain strong relationships with floral buyers. Prioritize daily routines based on business needs and short-term requirements. Provide business-related data to merchandisers to help them execute their functions. Analyze region and store-specific data to propose actions that improve profitability. Oversee route operations, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations. Ensure proper upkeep and professional presentation of the merchandising team. Train and provide ongoing feedback to merchandisers. Coordinate with Falcon Farms HR 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. and stand for extended periods Able to work the assigned schedule and drive to stores to check product and audit merchandisers Ability to read and follow merchandising schematics Good communication skills Self-disciplined, goal- and detail-oriented with strong people skills Flexible schedule with ability to work variable hours, especially during floral holidays Strong self-management and ability to operate with minimal supervision Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak seasons with setup and teardown processes Qualifications
Valid Driver License High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Potential Career Path
Operations Manager Salary
$45,000 - $50,000 per year Employment type: Full-time | Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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