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Falcon Farms Inc

Floral Merchandiser

Chadron, NE · On-site

$160 - $190/wk

This is your chance to join one of the most recognized companies in the floriculture industry and be part of an exciting mission: bringing color and joy to our customers' lives through beautiful ...

Smithers-Oasis

Plant Scientist - Kent, OH

Kent, OH · On-site

Drive innovation in the field of floriculture and controlled environment agriculture by interaction with academics, industry experts, and customers to understand new technologies, new research ...

Willoway Nurseries, Inc.

Grower Trainee

Huron, OH

$18 - $21/hr

Experience and/or desire to work in an Agriculture/ Floriculture setting * Desire to learn the process of growing high quality floriculture crops * Desire to contribute to a positive workplace that ...

Willoway Nurseries, Inc.

Grower Trainee

Huron, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Experience and/or desire to work in an Agriculture/ Floriculture setting * Desire to learn the process of growing high quality floriculture crops * Desire to contribute to a positive workplace that ...

Clarke University

Groundskeeper

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Apply chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) * Perform grounds cleaning of trash and debris * Perform Spring and Fall grounds clean-up activities on ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for floriculture in the United States is $59,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Floriculture job?

A Floriculture job involves the cultivation, management, and sale of ornamental plants, flowers, and foliage for commercial or decorative use. Professionals in this field work in greenhouses, nurseries, or floral shops, managing plant growth, pest control, and harvesting. They may also design floral arrangements, oversee landscaping projects, or conduct research to enhance plant care and breeding. Floriculturists play a crucial role in the horticulture industry by ensuring healthy, high-quality flowers and plants for various markets.

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To excel in floriculture, strong knowledge of plant biology, horticulture practices, and greenhouse management is essential, usually supported by relevant coursework or agricultural degrees. Familiarity with irrigation systems, climate control technologies, and pest management software is often required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. Mastering both technical and interpersonal abilities ensures healthy crop production, efficient operations, and successful collaboration with team members and clients.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in floriculture?

Professionals in floriculture typically spend their days overseeing the cultivation, care, and harvesting of flowering plants, both in greenhouse and outdoor environments. Daily tasks may include monitoring plant health, managing pest and disease control, adjusting environmental conditions, and maintaining irrigation systems. They often collaborate with teams to fulfill orders for floral retailers or wholesalers and may also participate in research or breeding projects to develop new plant varieties. This role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on plant care and teamwork in a setting where attention to detail and adaptability are highly valued.

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Floriculture Department Manager

Floriculture Department Manager

Russell Landscape

Sugar Hill, GA • On-site

$18.75 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
The Floriculture Department Manager is responsible for the leadership, operational management, quality control, scheduling oversight, financial accountability, and process standardization of Russell Landscape's Annual Color and Floriculture Division across all markets.
This role oversees the complete seasonal color operation including:
  • Production operations
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Vendor and plant procurement oversight
  • Quality assurance
  • Billing readiness auditing
  • Workflow accountability
  • Outer market support
  • Operational process development
  • Administrative oversight
  • Standardization initiatives
  • CREW workflow management

This position serves as the operational owner of the Floriculture Division and is responsible for ensuring consistent quality, operational excellence, profitability, and scalable processes across all markets.
The Floriculture Department Manager will work closely with:
  • Account Managers
  • Floriculture Business Developer
  • Floriculture Field Managers
  • Branch Managers
  • Operations Teams
  • Vendors
  • Administrative Teams
  • The Director of Enhancements

Core Responsibilities
Department Leadership
  • Lead all seasonal color operations for Russell Landscape
  • Provide operational direction for all floriculture teams and field personnel
  • Support and develop Floriculture Field Managers
  • Establish department standards and accountability measures
  • Maintain alignment between Atlanta and outer markets
  • Support long-term department growth and scalability

Operational Oversight
  • Oversee all scheduling coordination and production execution
  • Ensure install schedules are achievable and operationally efficient
  • Monitor production progress daily
  • Coordinate responses to weather delays and schedule disruptions
  • Ensure all properties are installation-ready prior to deployment
  • Support branch teams with production planning and issue resolution
  • Oversee outer market floriculture operations and consistency

Quality Control & Customer Experience
  • Establish and enforce floriculture quality standards
  • Conduct select property quality audits, and ensure field managers are conduction comprehensive quality audits.
  • Oversee resolution of customer complaints and deficiencies
  • Ensure consistency in:
    • Planting quality
    • Layout execution
    • Pruning standards
    • Plant health
    • Seasonal appearance
  • Support customer retention through high-quality execution
  • Ensure punch list completion and follow-up inspections

Financial & Administrative Accountability
  • Audit labor, materials, and billing readiness daily
  • Ensure completed jobs are ready for invoicing
  • Verify:
    • Labor hours entered correctly
    • Materials entered correctly
    • Plant quantities reconciled
    • Completion photos uploaded
    • Approvals documented
  • Identify and resolve missing costs or billing issues
  • Monitor department profitability and job costing
  • Track projected sales and completed sales

Proposal & Approval Workflow Oversight
  • Ensure proposal and approval processes are followed correctly
  • Audit proposal approvals for accuracy and completeness
  • Verify approvals contain:
    • Correct proposal versions
    • Approved dollar amounts
    • Proper documentation
  • Ensure jobs are not scheduled without required approvals
  • Support standardization of proposal templates and pricing structures

Vendor & Procurement Oversight
  • Oversee plant ordering workflows
  • Monitor vendor performance and plant quality
  • Ensure ordering deadlines are met
  • Manage substitution approvals and communication
  • Coordinate plant availability across markets
  • Reduce material shortages and ordering errors
  • Support development of approved plant substitution standards

Systems & Process Development
  • Assist in development and implementation of CREW workflows
  • Support future integration between CREW and QuickBase systems
  • Develop standardized operational procedures
  • Reduce dependency on spreadsheets, emails, and manual tracking
  • Improve department efficiency through process automation
  • Build scalable systems for future growth

Reporting & KPI Management
Track and report department KPIs including:
  • Sales performance
  • Install completion rates
  • Schedule adherence
  • Labor productivity
  • Gross margins
  • Customer complaints
  • Warranty replacements
  • Billing readiness
  • Missing labor/materials
  • Production efficiency

Provide regular reporting to the Director of Enhancements.
Leadership Expectations
  • Lead with professionalism and accountability
  • Maintain high operational standards
  • Communicate proactively across departments
  • Create solutions rather than reactive responses
  • Build a culture of organization, urgency, and follow-through
  • Hold teams accountable while supporting operational success

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in seasonal color, floriculture, landscaping, or related operations
  • Strong operational and organizational management experience
  • Experience managing crews, scheduling, and production workflows
  • Strong understanding of seasonal color installation and maintenance
  • Experience with budgeting, job costing, and operational reporting
  • Ability to manage multiple markets and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience with CRM or operational management software preferred
  • Experience with QuickBase, Aspire, CREW, or similar systems preferred

Preferred Characteristics
  • Highly organized
  • Operationally driven
  • Detail-oriented
  • Process-minded
  • Strong communicator
  • Calm under pressure
  • Accountable and proactive
  • Able to lead both strategically and tactically

Success Metrics
Success in this role will be measured by:
  • Operational efficiency
  • Reduction in scheduling errors
  • Billing accuracy
  • Gross margin performance
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Reduction in callbacks and replacements
  • Proposal/approval accuracy
  • Improved production consistency
  • Improved systemization and automation
  • Scalability of floriculture operations across markets

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