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

Details:

  • Part-time positions, between 8-2o hours a week and some event weekends

Essential Functions:

  • Retail/customer service (30%)

    • Engage with customers as they walk through the door

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

    • Basic merchandise knowledge in order to assist customers with questions

    • 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 (20%)

    • Opening/closing duties

    • Display maintenance

    • Unpacking and processing new inventory as needed

    • Help with Processing Flowers

    • Watering Plants

    • Bucket washing

    • Breaking down boxes/removing rubbish

  • Local Deliveries (20%)

    • Routing deliveries

    • Calling recipients

    • Writing cards

    • Wrapping arrangements

    • Taking deliveries

  • Event Projects (30%)

    • This changes for week to week and month to month, but these duties will consist of; prepping vases and goods, pulling and managing rental items, washing and re-racking of rental items, loading and unloading from events.

Requirements:

  • 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 sales associates must be able to work as a team in a small, close-knit environment.

  • 2+ years retail customer service experience desirable but not required

  • Floral shop experience desirable but not required

  • Flexible schedule

  • Clean driving record

  • Proficient with iPad

  • Ability to lift 30-50lbs

  • Ability to communicate well with a team!

  • At lease 2-3 days of availability every week

Think you've got what it takes? Fill out our application below!