Rachel Cho Floral Design is a New York–based luxury floral studio where imagination meets refinement. We create immersive, artful environments that transform moments into lasting memories. From intimate celebrations to large-scale, sculptural installations, our work is driven by intention, elegance, and a deeply cultivated design sensibility.

 

We are seeking a dynamic, highly analytical Floral Buyer to support our event, installation, and subscription work. This role is fast-paced and detail-driven, requiring a strong command of data, sourcing strategy, and market awareness. The Floral Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring product excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless execution across all projects.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Source fresh flowers and botanical materials across multiple vendors and markets, moving quickly as availability and pricing shift

  • Stay continuously informed on what is in stock, what is scarce, and when product is at peak quality and value

  • Vet vendors daily to secure the best possible product at the best possible price

  • Track availability, substitutions, stem counts, and pricing changes in real time

  • Build and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets, including formulas, tables, and pivot tables for buying, budgeting, and cost analysis

  • Create and manage detailed floral buy lists and recipes in Excel to support production and design teams

  • Analyze pricing trends and flag cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent

  • Collaborate closely with design, production, and account teams to support event timelines and evolving creative needs

  • Anticipate shortages or market fluctuations and proactively propose alternatives

  • Maintain organized purchasing records and assist with post-event cost reconciliation

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel (required), including pivot tables, formulas, and complex data organization

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working across multiple spreadsheets simultaneously

  • Ability to move quickly, think strategically, and make confident sourcing decisions under time pressure

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with creative and operational teams

  • Comfortable communicating digitally in fast-paced environments using tools such as WhatsApp, Slack, and email to coordinate schedules, updates, and real-time production needs

 

Strongly Encouraged

  • Knowledge of flowers, floral varieties, seasonality, and market availability

  • Prior experience buying flowers or working within the floral or event industry

  • Familiarity with floral recipes, stem counts, substitutions, and production logistics

 

Application Note

We thoughtfully review every application. A cohesive, well-written cover letter written in your own voice is an essential part of our hiring process.

 

Please note: The use of AI-generated language or AI writing tools in application materials will result in automatic disqualification. We are looking to understand your perspective, communication style, and critical thinking—not templated or automated responses.

 

Physical & Work Requirements

This role requires the ability to work in a dynamic production environment. Candidates must be able to:

  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday

  • Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance

  • Load and unload floral product, supplies, and equipment during event installations and deliveries

  • Work on their feet during long installation days, often exceeding 8–10 hours

  • Safely handle fragile and perishable materials including flowers, glass vessels, candles, and décor

  • Work in environments that may include temperature fluctuations, humidity, floral debris, water, and fragrances

  • Navigate stairs, loading docks, tight hallways, and crowded event venues

This position also requires:

  • Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules

  • The ability to travel locally to venues, warehouses, and client sites

  • The stamina and focus to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced production settings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.