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Tom’s Florist
Retail Shop Assistant (Part-Time | Entry Level | Will Train)
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What they do
A Floral Designer works with flowers and greens to create displays and arrangements. Creates single arrangements or displays for larger events such as weddings, funerals or banquets; creates and maintains flower displays in hotels or offices. May grow flowers or order from wholesale suppliers.
$35,286 / year median in Tennessee
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Looking for a job where every day is a little different? Where you can work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM! Tom's Florist is a locally owned flower shop looking for a dependable, friendly person to join our team. This is an entry-level position, and no floral experience is required. We provide step-by-step training and will teach you everything you need to know. This position is ideal for someone looking for their first professional job, a homeschool graduate, or someone returning to the workforce who enjoys daytime hours and wants to learn new skills in a friendly, fast-paced environment. What You'll Learn As part of our training program, you'll gradually learn how to: Open the shop each morning Welcome customers and answer phones Prepare customer orders for our floral designer Care for fresh flowers Prepare containers and gift items Inflate balloons Keep the shop clean, organized, and stocked Create gift baskets Assist with inventory Upload products to our website Learn the daily operations of a successful flower shop We teach one step at a time, so you won't be expected to know everything on your first day. This Position Is Perfect For Someone Who Enjoys staying busy throughout the day Likes variety instead of doing the same task every day Is dependable and arrives on time Enjoys helping customers Can work independently after training Takes pride in staying organized Wants to learn valuable retail and small business skills This Position Is NOT A floral designer position A gardening or greenhouse position A desk job A position where you'll do the same task all day As a small business, everyone helps wherever needed to keep the shop running smoothly. Qualifications Friendly attitude Reliable transportation Comfortable using a computer Able to lift up to 30 pounds and climb on stools Able to stand for most of the workday Willing to learn and accept feedback Customer service or retail experience is helpful but not required. If you're looking for a position where you'll learn new skills, stay active, and become an important part of a small business, we'd love to hear from you.