Floral - Designer

Bristol Farms • Rolling Hills, CA

13d

About The Position

The Floral Designer coordinates the ordering, processing, displaying, and selling of floral products, plants, and accessories. The role advises customers on flower and plant quality, handling methods, and other factors affecting these perishable products. It maintains department profitability according to approved budgets and pricing schedules, including sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes, and waste management.

This is a management-in-training position. The Floral Designer trains and coaches employees on department procedures, tasks, floral design, and customer relationship skills. Under the direction of the Floral Manager, the role provides and documents in-service training for all employees. Qualities needed for a Floral Manager should already be present or have potential to develop in the Floral Designer.

Requirements

• One year of college or technical-school education is preferred, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate, or have potential to develop, the qualities needed for a Floral Manager.

Nice To Haves

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach employees on department procedures and tasks.
• Under the direction of the Floral Manager, provide and document in-service training for all employees.
• Coordinate activities of workers engaged in ordering, processing, and selling products.
• Ensure proper display and sale of department products and advise customers about flower and plant quality, handling methods, and factors affecting perishable products.
• Maintain high-profit margins in accordance with approved budgets and pricing schedules, including sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes, and waste management.
• Manage and ensure display and sale of flowers, plants, and accessories according to company merchandising standards.
• Train and encourage employees in floral design and customer relationship skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed