Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and create floral designs which meet and exceed customer and patient expectations
  • 1)Create floral designs consistently and efficiently for purchase within departmental guidelines.
  • 2)Create attractive/flexible displays of merchandise to optimally use space and attract sales.
• Participate in the purchase of appropriate perishable produce and other supplies ensuring procurement of high quality merchandise at optimum prices with expedient delivery.
• 1)Determine quality and quantity of fresh flowers required. Collaborate with Manager on a daily basis to ensure budget requirements are met.
• 2)Maintain a positive rapport with vendors. Determine which vendor to use by comparing price, quality and service needs.
• 3)Determine retail price of products sold.
• 4)Monitor and ensure appropriate storage and utilization of perishable product.
• 5)Participate in appropriate levels of inventory to meet fiancial goals.
• Serves as a sales person and operates cash register as necessary.
• In the absence of manager, supervises the daily activities of volunteer staff who are responsible for specific areas of Flower Shop operations.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school degree + 1 year experience.
• Knowledge of fresh flowers and plants.
• Floral industry or retail sales experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Articulate in communication.
• Ability to create floral designs: fresh and silk.
• N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance, punctuality record
• Ability to work on weekends

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.