About Us

We are a fast-growing floral startup focused on [retail, events, corporate accounts, subscriptions, etc.]. Our goal is to build a modern floral brand that blends creativity with smart business strategy. We’re looking for a Floral Manager who is equally excited about design, sales, and growing revenue in a startup environment

Role Overview

The Floral Manager will lead floral operations while also playing a key role in business development and sales growth. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for designing floral products, managing inventory and staff, developing new revenue streams, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is both creative and commercially minded, with the drive to help scale a young business

Key Responsibilities

Floral Operations & Design

Oversee daily floral production, design, and fulfillment

Develop and maintain design standards that align with brand identity

Source flowers and supplies; manage inventory, vendors, and cost controls

Ensure product quality, freshness, and consistency

Lead floral installations, events, and on-site setups

Business Development & Sales

Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities (corporate accounts, events, partnerships, subscriptions, wholesale, etc.)

Build and manage relationships with clients, vendors, venues, and strategic partners

Support sales efforts through client consultations, proposals, pricing, and follow-ups

Collaborate with leadership to develop pricing strategies and sales targets

Represent the brand at networking events, tastings, and industry gatherings

Track leads, conversions, and client feedback to improve offerings

Team Leadership & Growth

Hire, train, schedule, and manage floral staff and contractors

Create scalable systems and workflows as the business grows

Mentor team members in both design and client-facing skills

Strategy & Financial Awareness

Monitor labor, floral costs, and margins to support profitability

Contribute to forecasting, seasonal planning, and product development

Provide insights on market trends, customer preferences, and competitive positioning

Qualifications

3+ years of professional floral design experience with sales or client-facing responsibilities

Proven ability to grow accounts, manage clients, or drive revenue (events, corporate, or retail)

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Experience working in a startup or fast-paced small business environment

Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable wearing multiple hats

Ability to lift, stand for extended periods, and support installations

Passion for flowers, entrepreneurship, and business growth

What We Offer

A leadership role with direct impact on revenue and growth

Creative autonomy paired with business ownership

Competitive compensation with potential performance-based incentives

Long-term growth opportunities as the company scales

A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and creative work culture