Floral Designer

Job Title: FLORAL DESIGNER

• Approximately 35 HOURS/WEEK
• JOB OVERVIEW: We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-oriented Floral Designer to join our team at The Hive! In this role, you will design beautiful floral arrangements for preorders, for customers with walk-in requests, and small scale events. This is an exciting opportunity to grow into a leadership role as you will eventually manage & inspire a team of floral designers. If you have an eye for design, a love for customer service & want to be part of our team, apply today!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• FLORAL DESIGN: Create daily floral arrangements for the shop, including bouquets, centerpieces, and custom orders. Your designs will reflect both seasonal trends and customer preferences.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Greet and assist customers in a friendly & professional manner, provide floral recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT/VISUAL MERCHANDISING: Working closely with an inventory manager to keep up with popular containers, floral supplies & reporting items that are damaged and/or broken.
• PRODUCT CARE: Keeping a schedule of cutting and conditioning florals to ensure freshness & quality. Assisting in the ordering of flowers, especially for holidays.
• SALES SUPPORT: Engage with customers to understand their floral needs and provide recommendations. Upsell products such as vases, cards, etc to enhance the overall customer experience.
• STORE MAINTENANCE: Help to maintain cleanliness & organization in the floral department, tidying up the floral area throughout the work day, ensuring all products are properly labeled & closing up the shop properly at the end of the day.
• TEAM COLLABORATION: Work closely with other team members in the front of the shop to meet store goals.
• PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE: Stay informed on what’s in season & the availability. Keep up with store promotions, holidays, floral subscriptions, town happenings that affect the store, and low inventory concerns.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• **Applicant will be required to send a portfolio / make an arrangement as part of the interviewing process
• Strong creative and artistic skills with a keen eye for design, color coordination, and seasonal floral trends.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work efficiently under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service & communication skills
• A passion for design & helping customers bring their vision to life
• Ability to work in a fast paced , dynamic environment
• Create customer relationships to better serve their shopping experience
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends & limited holidays (ie. Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day)
• Basic phone & computer skills
• Ability to lift 30 lbs & stand for extended periods of time

BENEFITS:

• Vacation time
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for growth & advancement within the company

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Newburyport, MA 01950 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newburyport, MA 01950: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20