Floral Production Manager

Come and work for one of the best wedding and event planners in the world,
as voted by Harpers Bazaar, Martha Stewart and Brides!

Shannon Leahy Events is a full service event planning and design studio based in California and Maryland. We create one-of-a-kind celebrations tailored to our client’s personal style and specialize in highly creative weddings. We infuse our events with a mixture of East Coast elegance and West Coast cool. Nothing makes us happier than transforming a space and making the impossible happen.

At SLE, we create unforgettable, beautiful moments that mark significant life milestones. Our mission is to make the wedding planning process seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable. We are committed to understanding and anticipating our clients' needs, using empathy and forward-thinking to ensure every event is memorable and personal.

As a Floral Production Manager, you will work closely with the Principal Floral Designer and be an integral part to bring the visual aspects of our events to life. This role demands a creative individual with extensive experience in floral design and event execution. Your responsibilities will span from initial design concepts to the physical setup and post-event breakdown at various locations all over the world.

• Floral Design and Execution: Design and build floral arrangements in the studio and on-site at events, including weddings and other parties. Lead mockups, installs, and special production builds
• Inventory Management: Take charge of ordering, maintaining, and managing all studio inventory.
• Studio Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the floral design studio, ensuring efficiency and organization, as well as washing buckets and cleaning inventory.
• Event Management: Oversee end-to-end floral event production from planning, to on-site, through post-event. Travel is required, as our events take place in various locations.
• Material Purchasing: Helping to order all necessary materials and flowers, and collecting options for hard goods.
• Order Planning: Attending site visits and coordinating the ordering of hard goods based on the event needs.
• Labor Coordination: Maintaining a master list of freelancers, booking labor, and managing event-specific communication including parking and timelines. Coordinate travel, logistics, and transportation
• Support to Principal Designer: Assist the principal designer with various needs in the studio, ensuring that all creative visions are executed flawlessly.

• Empathy and Anticipation: Understanding and preempting client needs to enhance their experience.
• Professionalism: Upholding professionalism in all interactions, dressing appropriately for client meetings, and maintaining a poised demeanor.
• Teamwork: Supporting team members, sharing knowledge, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seeking better ways to achieve our goals and streamline our processes.

• 5+ years of professional experience in floral design or event production, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, freelancers, or production crews in a fast-paced event or design environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to direct teams clearly, maintain morale during long production days, and collaborate closely with planners, designers, and external partners.
• Physically able to lift, move, and install event materials and work long production hours when required.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours, as required in the event industry.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Cell Phone contribution
• Mileage reimbursement at state mileage rate for business travel.
• PTO and Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating beautiful, lasting memories.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your floral design work to  Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities and values of this role.

Join Shannon Leahy Events and be a part of a team that values creativity, dedication, and the joy of creating special moments. We look forward to meeting our next Floral Production Manager!