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!