Floral Specialist (38, Waimea)

Foodland Super Market, Hawaii's largest locally owned grocery retailer is hiring Floral Specialists to join our team.

This is an hourly position and we offer a comprehensive benefits package (specifics vary based on position and classification).

Responsibilities will include floral design, ordering, tracking inventory, department maintenance and upkeep, meeting quarterly department sales, gross and labor goals. This individual will be responsible for executing all major holiday promotional programs to ensure department goals are met. In addition, candidate must be self-directed, teamwork oriented and able to work in other locations to support our floral department objectives. Individual must have previous floral experience, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities will also include but not limited to:

• Floral design and merchandising in a floral shop within a shop environment, making sure all floral items are fresh, adequately always stocked and properly signed.
• Assess floral sales, drafts and submits orders, receives, and preps all plant and floral products, takes inventory and is responsible for managing shrink and floral supplies.
• Assist floral customers with special orders or requests by designing and fulfilling their orders within timeline.
• Actively supports the Store Director/ Produce-Floral Manager/Buyer in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling store and floral department activities and operations.

Qualifications & requirements:

• High school education preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Floral experience required
• Retail customer service experience preferred
• Proficient in MS programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must successfully pass math test
• TB Clearance required
• Must comply with all company policies and requirements

**Relocation assistance not provided**

To apply, submit your resume to this posting.

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a list of available times for each day noted below. Evening and weekend availability is highly desired and candidates with open availability, 7-days per week, will be contacted for next steps in the recruitment process:

• Monday:
• Tuesday:
• Wednesday:
• Thursday:
• Friday:
• Saturday:
• Sunday:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cash handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• floral retail, design, merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TB Clearance (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Waimea, HI 96743 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18