Senior Florist

1 day ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Flowers Full time

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Florist to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive floral design expertise, strong customer service skills, and a comprehensive understanding of retail operations. This role involves creating beautiful floral arrangements, managing merchandise displays, and providing exceptional service to our clients. A background in horticulture, landscape maintenance, and gardening is highly valued, along with proficiency in POS systems and e-commerce platforms. Multilingual abilities and excellent communication skills will enhance your effectiveness in engaging with diverse customers. The Senior Florist will play a key role in maintaining the aesthetic appeal of our store while ensuring a seamless shopping experience for all visitors.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and creating custom floral arrangements for various occasions, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and artistic expression
  • Managing floral inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
  • Assisting customers with product selection, providing expert advice on floral care, horticulture, and landscape maintenance
  • Operating POS systems for sales transactions, cash handling, and processing payments accurately
  • Merchandising floral displays to attract customers and promote seasonal themes or special promotions
  • Overseeing the organization of the store's floral section to ensure cleanliness, safety, and visual appeal
  • Supporting e-commerce sales through online platforms by updating product listings and managing order fulfillment
  • Providing exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally
  • Training junior staff on floral design techniques, merchandising standards, and customer engagement strategies
  • Collaborating with the team to develop new product offerings and improve overall store performance

Experience

  • Proven experience as a Florist or Floral Designer with a strong portfolio of floral arrangements
  • Knowledge of horticulture principles, gardening practices, and landscape maintenance techniques
  • Experience working with POS systems, cash handling, retail sales, and cashiering processes
  • Familiarity with merchandising strategies and e-commerce platforms related to floral retailing
  • Multilingual skills are a plus to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
  • Strong communication skills to engage customers confidently and work collaboratively within a team
  • Previous experience in customer service roles within retail or floral environments is preferred

Join our team as a Senior Florist to bring beauty into our customers' lives while showcasing your expertise in floral design, horticulture, and retail operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $34,400.00-$55,784.00 per year

Work Location: In person