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Operations Manager & Art Director

Papillon Living Art Saint Petersburg, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

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$55k - $100k/yr Full time Manager Art Direction Creative Direction

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Job Description

Papillon Living Art is seeking an experienced Operations Manager & Art Director to oversee day-to-day execution while supporting sales growth, project delivery, and creative presentation across its gallery, tree and landscape services, and a planned retail materials and nursery division.

Role Overview

This onsite position in St. Petersburg, FL will combine operational leadership with art direction and production coordination. Working directly with ownership, the selected candidate will manage staffing, budgeting, marketing support, and quality across indoor and outdoor projects, while helping prepare the retail materials and nursery team for a planned opening.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination across the businesses.
Manage indoor and outdoor landscape and irrigation projects from initial consultation and estimating through installation and completion.
Lead sales activities, including inquiry follow-up, proposal preparation, and ongoing customer relationship building.
Monitor budgets and control project profitability by tracking labor costs, material expenses, pricing, and related financials.
Coordinate artwork production, creative presentation, gallery displays, and installation quality with ownership and the production team.
Supervise employees, crews, subcontractors, and vendors, setting clear expectations for quality and accountability.
Support marketing efforts to generate leads and strengthen sales for the gallery, landscape services, and retail division.
Assist in preparing the retail materials department and nursery for opening, including inventory planning, supplier coordination, merchandising, and operating procedures.
Establish practical systems to track projects, sales, inventory, and performance.
Provide ownership with regular updates on results, priorities, and operational needs.
Maintain safe work practices and deliver a professional customer experience.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated operations, sales, and management experience with an established landscape installation company, including large or complex projects.
Hands-on knowledge of indoor and outdoor landscaping, irrigation, installation methods, and materials.
Experience estimating projects, preparing proposals, managing budgets, and controlling costs.
Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong customer service, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for business results.
Willingness to work onsite and visit active project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with living walls, interior plantscapes, nurseries, or landscape material retail operations.
Background in art production, gallery operations, visual merchandising, or creative direction.
Experience launching a new department or developing processes for a growing business.
Familiarity with scheduling, estimating, customer relationship management, and inventory software.

Work Location and Setting

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Work setting: On-site (in person), with travel to project locations

Compensation

Annual salary range: USD 55,000 to 100,000 per year
Base salary, commission structure, and bonus opportunities will be discussed during the hiring process.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

About the Divisions

The position supports three related divisions under the same ownership:

Papillon Living Art Gallery: Handcrafted artwork, living art, and indoor landscape and irrigation projects, including sales and installation.
S&S Tree & Landscape: Outdoor landscaping, irrigation, and related services, primarily serving residential clients with select commercial projects.
S&S Retail Landscape Materials & Nursery: A planned retail division for landscape materials, aggregates, irrigation supplies, and plants, scheduled to open in early 2027.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume.
Candidates with art, design, or interior landscape experience are encouraged to include a portfolio or project photos.

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