Floral Designer - Full-Time at Wilson Farm Inc

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Floral Design, Arranging Flowers, Corsage Creation, Boutonniere Creation, Inventory Management, Ordering Supplies, Customer Service, Sales, Flower Care, Trend Awareness, Detail Oriented, Organizational Skills, Work Ethic, Positive Attitude

Industry

Farming

Description

Description 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 has an hourly rate of pay of $22-24 based on experience. 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.

Responsibilities

The Floral Designer will be responsible for designing and arranging various floral items, including standard, holiday, and customized arrangements, while maintaining the vitality of all floral inventory through watering and pruning. They will also assist with ordering supplies and may engage in client contact and sales as needed.