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Florist Assistant Jobs in Vancouver, BC at Queen Bee Flowers Inc.
Full job description
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone that wants to work in the floral industry and has a passion for flowers and plants. A hands-on opportunity for an entry level position that can lead to more.
Creativity, originality, and an eye for detail are key qualities of the successful candidate we are looking for. They must also be able to work well under pressure and have good people skills, as they will often work closely with customers.
YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT For This position if you have the following skills and Qualities
1. You’re naturally caring and love serving people. Retail floristry is all about customer service.
2. You have a basic knowledge of fresh flowers and plants
3. You are a quick learner and passionate about floristry
4. An Eye For Design and Creativity The ability to use colours and shapes creatively
5. A good telephone manner for taking and giving details of flower orders
6. You’re not afraid of hard physical work-getting dirty. (lift & carry weight of up to50lbs)
7. Cash register skills and A Head For Numbers
8. Can communicate efficiently in English and take instructions with good penmanship
9. You can Work Under Pressure
10. You’re organized and tidy. You can problem-solve
11. You can navigate stressful situations with grace and resolve issues on the fly.
12. You absolutely love flowers even if it means your time is spent 20% playing with flowers and 80% on cleaning, paperwork, and preparations for actually working with flowers
The duties will include:
Processing and conditioning fresh flowers – receiving them from suppliers and the flower auction, cutting, conditioning and maintenance
Wrapping bouquets/tying ribbons
Opening and displaying the shop front
Care and maintenance of plants and fresh flowers
Lifting and cleaning/washing buckets
Assisting with merchandising store displays
Customer service-taking orders in person and over the phone
Organizing Deliveries
Ready to Start Working with Flowers? Ready to be immersed in an environment full of beauty everyday?
We are willing to train the right person. Send your resume with a cover letter that tells us why you are a good fit for our floral assistant position.
Alternatively, you are welcome to visit the shop in person to drop off your resume with cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
Title: Florist Assistant
Company: Queen Bee Flowers Inc.
Location: Vancouver, BC
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