Floral Designer - Full-Time

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 Floral Designer to join our great floral team. This position starts at $23/hour.

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)
• 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
• 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.