FLORAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Premier Floral Design & Gift Emporium
Traverse City, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2022 CLOSED ON 2/2/2023

Job Posting for FLORAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE at Premier Floral Design & Gift Emporium

PREMIER FLORAL DESIGN & GIFT EMPORIUM

POSITION: FLORAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE

SEEKING A CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL WITH A PASSION FOR FLOWERS, A POSITIVE CAN-DO ATTITUDE, AND A DESIRE TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF BUILDING OUR COMBINATION FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO AND GIFT SHOP BUSINESS.

Premier Floral Design & Gift Emporium is a charming shop located in the Mercato at the historic Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Our business is unique in the sense that we are a full service florist and spacious gift shop all in one. Our floral design studio specializes in designing one-of-a-kind floral arrangements for special events, holidays, weddings, funerals, and the every-day floral and gifting clientele, while our gift emporium offers a lovely selection of puzzles, journals, home decor, greeting cards and other unique gift items.

Recently under new ownership, we seek to create an immersive and all-inclusive floral and gift shopping experience for our patrons.

Our ideal candidate will be eager to implement updates on a regular basis, and demonstrate enthusiasm to be an integral part of shaping the vision and direction of our business moving forward.

Due to the nature of our business, a willingness to perform both floral design and retail duties will be imperative to this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Retrieving and processing flowers
  • Designing, coordinating, and packaging floral arrangements for pickups and delivery
  • Monitoring flower cooler inventory and determining what needs to be replenished
  • Maintaining the viability of cut-flower inventory and plants by properly feeding, watering and rotating
  • Floral supplies management; reorder, receive, unpack, and restock
  • Advising clients on floral color palettes, varieties, styles, vessels, and mechanics
  • Providing unparalleled customer service; greet customers, accommodate special requests, demonstrate and promote products
  • Comforting families during sympathy arrangement consultations
  • On-site event set up and break down: transporting supplies, executing installations, properly placing arrangements; retrieving rented items, dismantling installations
  • Following store opening and closing procedures, and other standard operating procedures pertaining to flower care and handling and shop operations
  • Answering phones; taking orders, scheduling pick-ups and deliveries, responding in a timely manner to general inquiries and messages
  • Receiving, unpacking, pricing, and merchandising new gift shop inventory
  • Completing sales transactions (cash handling, processing credit card payments) accurately and efficiently while engaging with retail customers
  • Basic housekeeping to keep the floral studio and gift shop clean and tidy
  • Using down time to stock merchandise and perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Must possess an artistic flair and a passion for flowers
  • A strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
  • An understanding of the elements and principles of floral design
  • Adaptability and sense of urgency; must demonstrate the ability to effortlessly switch from one task to another, and circle back to incomplete tasks
  • Capable of thinking outside the box and improvising on the spot
  • Ability to climb up ladders to affix mechanics for floral installations
  • Friendly and professional demeanor
  • Exceptional grammar, communication, and customer service skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Capacity to remain calm in fast-paced and time sensitive situations
  • Team Player; ability to work with outside vendors and sales representatives
  • Reliability; this is an event centered business, scheduled attendance is imperative
  • Flexibility; must be willing to adapt to last minute event schedule changes
  • Be able to stand, reach, bend, and move around for long hours
  • Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid drivers license
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Floral design experience and/or basic flower care & handling knowledge
  • Familiarity with common retail tools such as basic computer applications, smartphone and tablet devices, and a POS system

Benefits:

  • Discount on gift shop merchandise

This is a part to full time, year-round position. Pay will be based on experience; willing to train the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Traverse City, MI 49684: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
  • Floral design: 1 year (Required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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