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Rachel Cho Floral Design is a New York-based luxury floral studio where imagination meets refinement. We create immersive, artful environments that transform moments into lasting memories. From intimate celebrations to large-scale, sculptural installations, our work is driven by intention, elegance, and a deeply cultivated design sensibility.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly analytical Floral Buyer to support our event, installation, and subscription work. This role is fast-paced and detail-driven, requiring a strong command of data, sourcing strategy, and market awareness. The Floral Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring product excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless execution across all projects.

What You'll Do

• Source fresh flowers and botanical materials across multiple vendors and markets, moving quickly as availability and pricing shift

• Stay continuously informed on what is in stock, what is scarce, and when product is at peak quality and value

• Vet vendors daily to secure the best possible product at the best possible price

• Track availability, substitutions, stem counts, and pricing changes in real time

• Build and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets, including formulas, tables, and pivot tables for buying, budgeting, and cost analysis

• Create and manage detailed floral buy lists and recipes in Excel to support production and design teams

• Analyze pricing trends and flag cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent

• Collaborate closely with design, production, and account teams to support event timelines and evolving creative needs

• Anticipate shortages or market fluctuations and proactively propose alternatives

• Maintain organized purchasing records and assist with post-event cost reconciliation

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel (required), including pivot tables, formulas, and complex data organization

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working across multiple spreadsheets simultaneously

• Ability to move quickly, think strategically, and make confident sourcing decisions under time pressure

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with creative and operational teams

• Comfortable communicating digitally in fast-paced environments using tools such as WhatsApp, Slack, and email to coordinate schedules, updates, and real-time production needs

Strongly Encouraged

• Knowledge of flowers, floral varieties, seasonality, and market availability

• Prior experience buying flowers or working within the floral or event industry

• Familiarity with floral recipes, stem counts, substitutions, and production logistics

Application Note

We thoughtfully review every application. A cohesive, well-written cover letter written in your own voice is an essential part of our hiring process.

Please note: The use of AI-generated language or AI writing tools in application materials will result in automatic disqualification. We are looking to understand your perspective, communication style, and critical thinking-not templated or automated responses.

Physical & Work Requirements

This role requires the ability to work in a dynamic production environment. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday

• Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance

• Load and unload floral product, supplies, and equipment during event installations and deliveries

• Work on their feet during long installation days, often exceeding 8-10 hours

• Safely handle fragile and perishable materials including flowers, glass vessels, candles, and decor

• Work in environments that may include temperature fluctuations, humidity, floral debris, water, and fragrances

• Navigate stairs, loading docks, tight hallways, and crowded event venues

This position also requires:

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules

• The ability to travel locally to venues, warehouses, and client sites

• The stamina and focus to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced production settings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.