Who is Wilson Farm?
Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.
Who are we looking for?
Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time or part-time Floral Designerto join our great floral team.
Primary Responsibilities for a Floral Designer
- Designing and arranging flowers and decorative items to create standard, holiday, and customized floral arrangements, corsages, boutonnieres, etc. within specific price points.
- Maintaining floral vitality of all inventories including watering, cutting, and pruning floral inventory.
- Assisting with inventory and ordering of fresh flowers and supplies from wholesalers.
- Assisting with housekeeping tasks including sweeping, cleaning, and restocking floral inventory as assigned by the Floral Manager
- Possible client contact and sales responsibility as business needs require; advising customers and colleagues on suitable floral arrangements as well as on flower care and maintenance requirements.
- Keeping abreast of emerging styles and trends in floral design.
Experience/Qualifications needed
- Previous designing experience and/or training in floral design a must (floral experience at florist or retail floral shop etc. a huge plus). Must have experience with weddings, sympathy arrangements, day to day designing, etc.
- Knowledgeable about a wide variety of flowers.
- Capable of using various floral techniques.
- Excellent customer service skills including ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to customers.
- Candidate must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills; must take pride in their finished work and have an excellent work ethic; and must have an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
Work Schedule
- Full-time (45-50 hours/week) or Part-time (20-25 hours/week)
- Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days
- Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs
Physical Requirements
- Standing/bending/reaching for periods of time
- Be able to lift/carry approximately 25+ lbs. (flower buckets containing water and/or flowers)
- Will be In/out of storage cooler for periods of time to access product
- Up/down stairs frequently
Benefits
- Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
- A 25% employee discount
- Friendly, customer-driven environment
- For full-time employees:
- Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm
- 401 (k) plan with employer match
Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.
Job Type: Full-time