Role OverviewWe're looking for a Commercial Floral & Event Manager to take ownership of our corporate floral, event, and plant rental business from start to finish. This is a hands-on commercial role that requires developing proposals, meeting with clients, closing business, coordinating production, overseeing events, and managing recurring accounts. Our clients include property managers, facilities directors, corporate event teams, hospitality operators, and production companies.
What You Will Do
Develop proposals and budgets, lead client relationships, manage leads and client requests, produce corporate events, manage plant rental projects, manage recurring accounts, grow existing business, develop new business, protect profitability, and manage NYC logistics.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The right person will understand both the creative and commercial sides of the business, including what a design will cost to produce and how to price it appropriately. Experience working in a luxury, design-driven, hospitality, or high-touch service environment is preferred.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in corporate floral sales/account management, floral event production, event sales, event production, plant rental, or a related field
- Experience working in a luxury, design-driven, hospitality, or high-touch service environment is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop proposals, build budgets, present to clients, and close business
- Strong understanding of cut flowers and live plant material, including product selection, durability, seasonality, and production requirements
- Ability to understand the true cost of producing a design and price work accordingly
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and client-service skills
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work flexible event schedules, including early-morning installations, evening breakdowns, and occasional weekends
- Ability to lift 30+ lbs. and remain on your feet during installations and event production
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