Floral Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Floral Department Manager, where creativity, customer service, and merchandising excellence come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about quality, presentation, and people. As a Floral Department Manager, you will oversee daily floral operations, deliver beautiful, fresh product, and create memorable customer experiences for everyday moments and special occasions. This role offers a hands‑on, creative, and fast‑paced environment where your work and artistic skills make a visible impact.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with moments that matter. Bring your creativity, passion for floral design, and customer‑first mindset to a role where you inspire your team, elevate presentation, and help customers celebrate life’s moments with fresh, vibrant floral arrangements every day.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Floral Department with a focus on customer service, creativity, and department readiness

• Create a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and assist with product selection, custom orders, events, and consultations

• Design, prepare, and merchandise floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items, and seasonal programs

• Execute division merchandising plans, seasonal sets, holiday programs, and promotional displays

• Maintain full, fresh, visually appealing floral cases, tables, and displays with accurate signage and pricing

• Monitor plant and flower health, hydration, freshness, and overall presentation standards

• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, markdowns, and waste tracking

• Oversee proper receiving, conditioning, rotation, and cooler organization

• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets

• Hire, train, coach, and develop floral associates while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment

• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, handling, labeling, and company operational standards

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• Strong customer‑service mindset with a creative and detail‑oriented approach

• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills

• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization abilities

• Ability to thrive during seasonal peaks and high‑volume events

Competencies:

• Floral design, production, and visual merchandising execution

• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control

• Labor scheduling, task delegation, and performance management

• Sanitation, safety, and compliance oversight

Knowledge:

• Floral design techniques and merchandising standards

• Product care, hydration, storage, and freshness requirements

• Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer tools

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales trends and adjust production accordingly

• Ability to train and develop associates at varying skill levels

• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs. and work in cooler environments

• Manual dexterity for trimming, arranging, wrapping, and handling floral product

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and peak floral seasons; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Associate discounts

• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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