Florist

6 months ago


Gananoque, Canada The Flower Shop Full time

'''Overview:
We are seeking a talented and creative Florist to join our team. As a Florist, you will be responsible for creating beautiful floral arrangements and providing exceptional customer service. If you have a passion for flowers and enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, we would love to hear from you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design and create floral arrangements for various occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and funerals
- Assist customers in selecting the perfect flowers and arrangements for their needs
- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, offering suggestions, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Maintain inventory of fresh flowers, plants, and supplies
- Arrange flowers in vases, bouquets, wreaths, and other decorative displays
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the floral department
- Process sales transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system
- Handle cash transactions accurately and securely
- Deliver arrangements
- Process FTD and Teleflora orders

**Skills**:

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and deadlines
- Previous experience in retail sales is preferred
- Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and team members
- Multilingual abilities are a plus to serve diverse customer base
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques for proper care of plants and flowers
- Familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems for efficient transaction processing
- Ability to handle cash transactions with accuracy and honesty
- Strong sales skills to promote products and upsell to customers
- Exceptional customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction
- Vehicle and valid drivers license
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work well under pressure

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 - 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person