floor manager

American  

noun

1. a person assigned to direct the proceedings on the floor of an assembly, as at a political convention.

2. the stage manager of a television program.

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floor manager British  

noun

1. the stage manager employed in the production of a television programme

2. a person in overall charge of one floor of a large shop or department store

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Etymology

Origin of floor manager

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Saraí Ortiz’s father Jose worked 18 years for Ambiance Apparel, rising to become a floor manager at the sprawling fast-fashion warehouse in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

After lots of reading on the subject and discussions with her husband, a television floor manager, they decided on home-schooling.

From BBC

The fake floor manager "Murray" was this time a “sound engineer” who again posted that “this is legit”.

From BBC

One account going by the name “Murray” falsely claimed to be a BBC Politics Live "floor manager" saying: "This is legit".

From BBC

“I just can’t see it. What’s the alternative to China?” said Holger Rebbe, a floor manager.

From New York Times