Full-time assistant manager
Love great food, beautiful home goods, and creating memorable customer experiences? We’re looking for a full-time Retail/Kitchen Store Associate to join our team! Our store is a vibrant and welcoming space where we offer specialty foods, kitchenware, home décor, fresh flowers, cooking classes, and more.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Manager is a full-time leadership role that supports the daily operations of Cottonwood while driving our events, floral program, and retail experience. This person will play a hands-on role in planning and coordinating classes and private events, creating floral arrangements, managing retail responsibilities, and assisting with office and administrative tasks. The Assistant Manager helps ensure Cottonwood runs smoothly, delivering exceptional experiences for every customer.
The Assistant Manager is a full-time leadership role that supports the daily operations of Cottonwood while driving our events, floral program, and retail experience. This person will play a hands-on role in planning and coordinating classes and private events, creating floral arrangements, managing retail responsibilities, and assisting with office and administrative tasks. The Assistant Manager helps ensure Cottonwood runs smoothly, delivering exceptional experiences for every customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Coordination
- Plan, organize, and execute classes, private parties, weddings, and community events.
- Schedule and coordinate with guest chefs, instructors, and collaborators.
- Consult with clients on private event details, ensuring seamless execution.
- Oversee event logistics, setup, and customer experience.
Floral Design & Support
- Create fresh floral arrangements, bouquets, and event florals.
- Assist customers with floral orders and recommendations.
- Support floral sales for holidays, weddings, and special occasions.
Retail & Customer Service
- Provide excellent customer service on the sales floor.
- Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and product displays.
- Train, support, and lead staff in daily retail operations.
- Step into keyholder/manager-on-duty responsibilities as needed.
Office & Administrative Duties
- Support store leadership with scheduling, reporting, and event budgeting.
- Assist with vendor communication and order management.
- Partner with marketing to provide event details and updates for promotions.
- Maintain organized records for events, classes, and client communication.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in retail, event planning, or floral design (combination preferred).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Creative eye for design and detail (floral, merchandising, event setup).
- Comfortable with office software and scheduling tools.
- Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends for events.
- Passion for food, flowers, and creating memorable customer experiences.
Why Join Cottonwood?
As part of our leadership team, you’ll have the chance to bring people together through beautiful spaces, curated retail, and meaningful gatherings. This is a dynamic role with variety—where no two days are the same—and an opportunity to grow with a creative, community-focused business.
As part of our leadership team, you’ll have the chance to bring people together through beautiful spaces, curated retail, and meaningful gatherings. This is a dynamic role with variety—where no two days are the same—and an opportunity to grow with a creative, community-focused business.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
To Apply: Stop by the store with your resume, email it to connect@cottonwoodshop.com or apply on Indeed. Come be part of our warm and creative team! We can’t wait to meet you!
To Apply: Stop by the store with your resume, email it to connect@cottonwoodshop.com or apply on Indeed. Come be part of our warm and creative team! We can’t wait to meet you!
