Job Description

Floral Field Representative

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic individual to represent our company in the Kansas/Nebraska area. This candidate will represent our beautiful flowers in a role that is interesting and rewarding. Flower experience is not required, but must have great people skills.

Position Description:

This full-time position requires local travel five days per week visiting supermarkets and consists of frequent overnight travel.

Primary Objectives:

To report on follow through and execution of the established programs in the Floral department. To communicate to stores in a way that affects positive change and improved results. To establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with retailer supervisors responsible for floral.

Reporting relationship:

Reports to Field Rep Coordinator. In this role the candidate's responsibility is to assist and coach supermarket staff on quality and execution of corporate planograms.

Duties and Responsibilities

Store Visits

Visit 3-5 stores per day and rotate visits so that all stores in the assigned group are visited in the regularity agreed upon at time of assignment. Train and mentor stores on how to handle and care for product Assess store execution of merchandising programs as set forth in the established playbook Gather feedback from store personnel that can improve the program Work with stores to make needed changes immediately Evaluate product quality and design, and provide feedback

Working with retail supervisor(s)

Establish and maintain excellent working relationship with the local supervisor for floral departments

Reporting

Using an online portal, log in and complete store visit reports each day. Store visit reports will include overall store readiness, execution of each item in the playbook, product quality and design comments, and store feedback.

Competitive Analysis

Complete competitive analysis reports periodically as required Provide immediate updates on new competitive activity with details and photographs

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Experience in retail environment and customer service; supermarket experience preferred. Floral knowledge and experience are a plus. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel. Self-starter, results-focused individual who works well on day-to-day basis without direct supervision Excellent communications skills with ability to build relationships with and influence store staff in a positive way Good organizational skills

Job Requirements

Must have own car and be able to drive as necessary to assigned locations Availability to work generally between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Days of work are usually Monday through Friday, with an occasional weekend day required. Ability to bend and lift up to 30#. Able to see color.
Dress code is business casual

Job Type: Full-time

Application questions

How many years of retail or merchandising experience do you have? Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road