SUNSHINE BOUQUET COMPANY
ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS MANAGER - 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
LOCATION | Miami, FL
COMPENSATION | $30 per hour
EMPLOYMENT TYPE | Internship
DURATION | Approximately 2-3 months
ABOUT US | Sunshine Bouquet Company is a leader in the US mass-market floral industry, with nearly $750 million in annual revenues. From growing and processing in Colombia and Ecuador, to packing and distribution throughout the US, we produce the highest quality, freshest floral products, with the service and dedication to exceed our customers’ expectations. With a dedicated global team of over 18,000 members, we continue to solidify our place as a key player in the future of the supermarket floral industry.
JOB SUMMARY | The Associate Operations Management training program is centered around hands-on learning and encompasses every aspect of our organization including planning, quality control, logistics, production, receiving, product development, marketing, and sales. During the learning process, trainees will be relied upon to implement new operational strategies, provide employee feedback, monitor productivity metrics, and contribute during peak holiday production periods. You will be learning about the industry from the ground up, and in the process, gain a deep understanding of warehouse management and international cold supply chains. Sunshine offers a unique opportunity to “learn by doing” as you delve into every facet of the mass-market floral industry, from farm to shelf. Regardless of where your career path within Sunshine takes you, your operations training will serve as a solid foundation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES | Associate Operations Manager requirements and responsibilities include the following:
- Currently enrolled (with expected continuation of enrollment) in an accredited University.
- Must have working proficiency with Microsoft Excel and entire Office suite.
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
- Must demonstrate flexibility and quick adaptability to changes.
- Must be willing to travel, both domestically and abroad, and be willing to relocate if needed.
- Above all, must be willing to learn all aspects of our operation.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS | A plus for candidate, but not required:
- Previous floral or wholesales industry experience is a plus but not required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university with expected continuation of enrollment
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Flexibility and quick adaptability to changes
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Willingness to relocate if needed
- Willingness to learn all aspects of the operation
- Previous floral or wholesale industry experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish
What We Do
Sunshine Bouquet is an international flower grower and floral-products supplier serving mass-market channels, especially supermarkets. It cultivates more than 55 flower species across its farms in Colombia, then manages processing, packing, and cooling before distributing hundreds of millions of stems across North America. Its products include roses, consumer bunches, hand-tied bouquets, and floral arrangements, with a focus on freshness, quality, value, and design.
