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Flower Shop Coordinator

The flower shop operations lead — keeping a floral retail business running through daily coordination and customer service.

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Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Flower Shop Coordinator

As a Flower Shop Coordinator, you're managing the daily operations of a floral retail business. You're coordinating between designers, delivery, and customers to ensure orders are filled correctly and on time. You handle customer inquiries, manage the schedule, and often step into whatever role needs coverage. In a small shop, you might be doing a bit of everything.

Your day is customer-driven and varied. You might start by organizing the day's orders, then take phone calls and help walk-in customers, then check on production progress, then coordinate delivery routes, then receive and process a flower shipment. Peak times like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day are all-hands-on-deck intensity.

The hardest part is being the operational hub while also delivering great customer service. When everything funnels through you — orders, questions, problems, schedules — it's easy to get overwhelmed. You need to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and keep your cool when multiple things need attention at once. The people who succeed here are natural coordinators who enjoy the variety.

IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Shop sizeService scopeTechnology toolsDelivery modelHoliday intensity
Flower shop coordination varies by shop size and business model. Small shops require wearing many hats; larger operations have more specialized roles. Some shops are heavily delivery-focused; others depend on walk-in traffic. Technology varies from sophisticated POS and order management to paper tickets. Holiday intensity varies by market and the shop's customer base.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Flower Shop Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Floral knowledge
Understanding the product is essential for advancement in this industry
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Customer relationship building
Repeat customers are the lifeblood of flower shops
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Vendor management
Working with growers and suppliers effectively impacts quality and margins
What's the size of the shop and team?
What systems are used for orders and scheduling?
How does delivery work?
What does the customer base look like — everyday versus events?
How are major holidays like Valentine's Day managed?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringInstructingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasion
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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