Floral Team Lead

Position Purpose:

We are looking for a passionate Floral Team Lead that can achieve sales and customer service goals established for the floral department through creativity and marketing of services provided. Oversees the team in the floral department. The Floral Team Lead is a well-trained designer that can do everything from creating boutonnieres for a wedding or Prom to designing a household of silks or fresh flower arrangements for the tastes of the elite. 

Responsibilities:  A Floral Team Lead is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service. 

A Floral Team Lead’s responsibilities include: 

• Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
• Confer with customers regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery
• Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
• Plan arrangements according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
• Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
• Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage, wrap and price completed arrangements, and train other members in floral design.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining the department product levels and AJ's standards.
• Ability to creatively cross-merchandise with other departments and effectively merchandise the floral department section with wines and fruit.
• Provides sourcing and purchasing input and creativity.
• Oversees inventory control.
• Performs invoicing, pricing and budgeting services.
• Oversees performance of individuals assigned to department.

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

• Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education
• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
• Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:

• Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
• You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
• Rehires must be approved by an HRBP