Floral Design as a Career

The responsibilities expected of beginning / experienced Floral Designers / Salespersons in upscale flower and gift shops:

1. Successfully complete floral design course(s).

2. Design daily orders to the store's high standards.

3. Price designs correctly - show calculation on back of design copy order form.

4. Courteously take orders from customers in the store or via the telephone.

5. Process fresh flowers, foliages and plants. Check-in product for quality and check against invoices for accuracy. Reduce floral waste -- incorporate beautiful older flowers into every arrangement; maintain proper watering of plants and care of fresh flowers; be creative yet cost conscious. Insure that floral containers and buckets are clean.

6. Handle out-going wire orders. Knowledge of typing and computers necessary.

7. Keep the store front clean and prepare for the next customer. Maintain and clean refrigerator to keep it attractive. Clean-up at the end of the day.

8. Process custom dried and silk arrangements in a timely manner.

9. Be pro-active. There is always work to be done.

10. Maintain superior customer and industry relations - Service, Quality and Value. Handle all issues to the customer's satisfaction. Keep flower shop issues and problems within the shop, only. Be discrete.

11. Expand skill level - become proficient in silk, dried, wedding and funeral designs.

12. Promote a positive work environment. Be willing to work as a Team.

13.Be hard-working and punctual. Be personable and well-spoken.

14. Be willing to work on weekends and floral holidays and overtime.

15. Must drive and have a car. (Delivery duties are necessary in some smaller flower shops).

QUOTE from a high-volume, up-scale flower shop--"We will train the right individual. Plenty of room for advancement. Pay scale depends on design experience and speed. Salary review after six months and one year periods. Pleasant working environment and thoughtful employee perks. Paid vacation and holidays. Medical benefits. You may call or fax, but it is best to apply in person."