Entry Level Executive - Floral Operations
Royer's flowers & giftsJob Title: Entry Level Executive – Floral Operations Location: Lebanon, PA / On-site Job Type: Full-time Reports to: COO Experience Level: Mid-level (3-5 years of experience) “A florist exists to help people make important emotional statements, frequently on very short notice. We consider it a privilege to be trusted with that responsibility.” – Ken Royer In business since 1937, Royer's flowers & gifts is proud to be 4th Generation family-owned and operated. We are a leader in the floral industry and we're seeking goal-oriented individuals who desire a meaningful career that brings comfort and joy into people’s lives. With 19 retail locations and two distribution hubs in two states, we are offering opportunities for you to join our team of over 300 flower professionals. Position Overview We are looking for a business-minded Entry Level Executive eager to learn the floral industry from the ground up. This role focuses on all aspects of the business, specifically in the retail division, and will also include training in distribution, procurement, production, and other support roles, gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of running the operation, with the goal of preparing the team member for Senior Management Roles. No prior floral/design experience is required. Key Aspects of the Training Program Retail Business Operations: Work in, learn, and support all areas of daily storefront operations, point-of-sale management, customer relations, including on-line retail platform management, and floral design. Procurement & Buying: Assist in processing, sourcing, pricing, and buying high-quality fresh flowers and retail hard goods from wholesalers and growers, within our Wholesale, Dish Garden, and Central Design divisions. Distribution Logistics: Learn how to coordinate incoming shipments of perishables and manage inventory distribution to maintain absolute freshness for our Wholesale, Dish Garden, and Central Design divisions. Corporate Support: Marketing: Assist with planning and executing marketing campaigns, manage social media channels, and update our online store to drive retail sales. Finance: Learn accounting program, A/P and A/R processes, end of month reporting, and payroll Human Resources: Learn hiring processes, performance management, safety committee and workers’ compensation, and insurance administration. Production Assistance in Central Design during major floral holidays Floral Training: Participate in hands-on training to master flower processing, conditioning, and professional floral design. Qualifications and Skills Education & Experience: Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, OR equivalent experience in business operations (3-5 years minimum) Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for financial and budgetary analysis, inventory tracking, and sales data interpretation. Creative Marketing: Basic knowledge of digital marketing, content creation, and social media trends. Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Excel, inventory management systems, and point-of-sale software. Work Ethic: High energy, ability to multitask, exceptional comprehension skills and attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn all aspects of business. Willing to Travel : Must be willing to travel to any location in PA Time Commitment 48-50 hours weekly, 5-6 days per week (including a minimum of every other Saturday), with more hours/days during peak floral holiday times. Compensation: Base salary, 70k per year What We Offer Comprehensive, paid training Direct mentorship in small business management, buying, and supply chains Competitive salary and employee discount Health, Dental, Vision, and other ancillary benefits available Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance 401(k) and Profit Sharing Paid vacations, holidays, and personal day E.O.E. We do pre-employment drug testing