Costco Sales and Operations Leadership Development Manager

The Opportunity: Kendal Floral, one of the largest floral importers and distributors on the West Coast, is seeking an accomplished sales and operations leader to join our Costco business in a structured, multi-year leadership development role. This opportunity is designed for a proven manager who brings substantial experience leading people and delivering business results—and is ready to broaden that expertise across a complex, fast-paced operation. You will partner with experienced leaders while taking meaningful ownership of projects and business priorities across field operations, sales, product management, allocation, quality, transportation, finance, and customer relationships. The goal is to develop the cross-functional knowledge and enterprise perspective needed for increasingly senior leadership responsibilities, with potential progression toward Director-level readiness. Advancement depends on performance, demonstrated capability, business needs, and readiness; it is not guaranteed. Key Responsibilities and Development Areas· Field Operations & People Leadership — Lead and coach field teams in partnership with Regional and District Managers; reinforce accountability, execution, engagement, and consistent operational standards.· Sales & Business Performance — Evaluate sales, shrink, inventory, margins, and profitability; translate data into action plans and measurable improvements.· Product & Floral Operations — Build expertise in product selection, quality, sourcing, production, seasonal planning, and merchandising; contribute to operational decisions.· Allocation & Forecasting — Collaborate on demand forecasting, inventory, Costco orders, promotions, and allocation decisions to support availability and efficiency.· Transportation & Supply Chain — Understand and improve the end-to-end flow of product from farm to Costco, balancing service, quality, and cost.· Quality & Customer Relationships — Support Costco service and quality expectations; build credible, productive partnerships with internal stakeholders and customer contacts.· Talent Development & HR — Apply hands-on experience in recruiting, staffing, coaching, performance management, employee development, and employee relations.· Finance & Reporting — Use budgets, financial reports, analytics, and operational KPIs to evaluate performance, identify risks, and recommend improvements. Leadership Development PathLEARN THE BUSINESS → DELIVER RESULTS → LEAD BROADLY → DIRECTOR READINESSThis is a multi-year development opportunity for an experienced manager—not an entry-level management training position. Responsibilities may expand to include projects, locations, teams, functions, and broader business outcomes as capability and business needs align.