We are looking for a positive and outgoing individual to join our growing team of sales associates and designers in our fast-paced retail store and floral shop. Our designers are the face of Habitat Floral and ensure our customers have a positive shopping experience. Our ideal design and sales associate is adaptable and ready to assist with whatever task is at hand. Whether they are designing a bridal bouquet, taking a floral order, selling a plant or helping find the perfect gift, our associates always make our customers and wedding clients their number one priority.

Details:

  • Part-time position, 3-4 days with some wedding weekends. Everyone on our team is required to work 5-10 weddings a season.

  • Essential Functions:

  • Floral and Event Designer (60%)

    • Designing daily orders

    • Event floral design and sometimes install

  • Retail/customer service (20%)

    • Engage with customers as they walk through the door

    • Take floral orders on the computer/iPad whether in-person or over the phone

    • Basic floral knowledge: to educate customers on types of flowers, varieties, longevity and maintenance

    • Basic plant knowledge: to educate customers on different types of plants and light requirements, hardiness

  • Shop Upkeep (10%)

    • Opening/closing duties

    • Help with Processing Flowers

    • Watering Plants

    • Bucket washing

    • Breaking down boxes/removing rubbish

  • Local Deliveries (10%)

    • Routing deliveries

    • Calling recipients

    • Writing cards

    • Wrapping arrangements

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of floral design and event experience desirable but not required, we are willing to train the right person but a passion for learning the industry is a must! This is a fast pace learning environment with a high level of expectations.

  • Positive, self-starting attitude and with strong communication skills. Must be adaptable and willing to assist with any task that the day requires. No egos here! Our team members must be able to work as a team in a small, close-knit environment.

  • 2+ years customer service experience desirable but not required

  • Flexible schedule

  • Clean driving record

  • Proficient with iPad

  • Must be 21 years or older

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs

Think you've got what it takes? Fill out our application below and send us your design portfolio!