Falcon Farms Inc
Merchandising Supervisor - Floral
Falcon Farms Inc, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
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Overview
Company:
Falcon Farms Inc. Direct Report to:
Regional DSD Operations Manager About Us:
Falcon Farms is one of the leading fresh cut-flower distributors in the United States. Since 1987, the company has grown in production and commercialization, 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. Falcon is pursuing an aggressive path to deepen our regional footprint in the Texas region. Falcon thrives on a highly entrepreneurial culture and a flat organization that fosters collaboration and calculated risk-taking. The nature of an agricultural product like flowers, with high seasonality and variability in production factors, requires flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly while remaining firm on strategy execution. Position Overview
Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, effectively delivering our products. Train, develop and evaluate drivers, ensuring 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 able to adapt to changing business priorities and shift resources as needed to meet priorities. The role will spend around 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and engaging with Falcon Farms’ customers’ teams. Responsibilities And Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at various Falcon Farms customers’ points of sale. Evaluate merchandiser performance, assign resources as required, cover merchandiser absences, audit store displays and maintain relationships 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 actions that improve profitability Manage route operations and sales activities, 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 feedback to merchandisers ongoing Collaborate with Falcon Farms HR to ensure staffing needs and compliance Engage with customers’ store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms’ representation Cover merchandising routes as needed Required Skills
Bilingual (English – Spanish), written and spoken, preferred Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. on an ongoing basis throughout each shift Able to stand for extended periods Able to work the 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-disciplined Goal and detail oriented Strong people skills Flexible schedule, able to work variable schedules especially during floral holidays Strong self-management skills, able to complete daily procedures without direct supervision Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak holiday seasons with setup and teardown processes Qualifications
Valid Driver License High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Potential Career Path
Operations Manager
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Company:
Falcon Farms Inc. Direct Report to:
Regional DSD Operations Manager About Us:
Falcon Farms is one of the leading fresh cut-flower distributors in the United States. Since 1987, the company has grown in production and commercialization, 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. Falcon is pursuing an aggressive path to deepen our regional footprint in the Texas region. Falcon thrives on a highly entrepreneurial culture and a flat organization that fosters collaboration and calculated risk-taking. The nature of an agricultural product like flowers, with high seasonality and variability in production factors, requires flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly while remaining firm on strategy execution. Position Overview
Duties include managing 5-9 merchandisers within a specific territory, effectively delivering our products. Train, develop and evaluate drivers, ensuring 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 able to adapt to changing business priorities and shift resources as needed to meet priorities. The role will spend around 80% of time in the field, monitoring merchandiser performance and engaging with Falcon Farms’ customers’ teams. Responsibilities And Expectations
Supervise and monitor an assigned geographic region at various Falcon Farms customers’ points of sale. Evaluate merchandiser performance, assign resources as required, cover merchandiser absences, audit store displays and maintain relationships 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 actions that improve profitability Manage route operations and sales activities, 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 feedback to merchandisers ongoing Collaborate with Falcon Farms HR to ensure staffing needs and compliance Engage with customers’ store management teams to strengthen Falcon Farms’ representation Cover merchandising routes as needed Required Skills
Bilingual (English – Spanish), written and spoken, preferred Able to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. on an ongoing basis throughout each shift Able to stand for extended periods Able to work the 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-disciplined Goal and detail oriented Strong people skills Flexible schedule, able to work variable schedules especially during floral holidays Strong self-management skills, able to complete daily procedures without direct supervision Ability to lead holiday merchandise teams during peak holiday seasons with setup and teardown processes Qualifications
Valid Driver License High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Potential Career Path
Operations Manager
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