Central Market, Floral Manager - DFW

Responsibilities Job Summary: Central Market is currently seeking individuals with solid analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to maximize sales and to provide our customers with an exceptional shopping experience The Sales Manager will be responsible for the total operations of the assigned department and its financial results This position reports to a Director Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related mattersOversee entire Department operation to ensure superb product and customer serviceDevelop and lead a retail sales team to provide customer service at the highest level in all areasAssure product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and in-stock conditions are maintainedResponsible for selling products for special events throughout the store and communityWorks with sales personnel to generate new business and maintain current client relationsMerchandise departments to maximize salesEffectively promote services/products provided by Central Market to maximize salesMaintain a high degree of product knowledgeOversee product ordering and inventory controlsEnsures that all government and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation are metMaintain multiple vendor relationshipsWorks to achieve set department budget that contributes to the stores long range goalsMonitor and manage product, labor, and wrap expenses to ensure budget requirementsEnsure highest level of quality and presentation in products and servicesWorks with other department managers and Chef team to effectively deliver resultsResponsible for employment interviews, performance appraisals and Partner feedbackTrains and develops PartnersResponsible for writing departmental schedulesProvide superlative customer serviceMust be able to work flexible shifts The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: Proven leadership experience in a Catering environmentKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to develop and deliver sound recommendationsPassion for foodPassion for sellingDetail orientedProficiency on computer systemsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsValue diversityAbility to handle stressful situationsAnalytical skillsOrganization and planning skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasksAbility to delegate effectivelyProven ability to develop teamsEducation: Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 08/01/2007