Floral Clerk & Design Associate

Kroger Family of Companies; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a friendly Floral Associate to assist in designing and merchandising floral items, help customers, and process orders. You will design and create floral arrangements, assist customers, and ensure displays are inviting and well-stocked.

You will maintain displays, stock supplies, operate the register, and ensure clean, organized work areas while delivering excellent service to every customer.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with follow-through to completion.
• Team player capable of working with all levels.
• Ability to safely use cleaning solutions and tools.
• Knowledge of merchandising and customer service related to sale of merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Assist and greet customers promptly and provide them with great service.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Help design and create floral arrangements and/or other items to fill customer orders.
• Package orders effectively, safely and efficiently.
• Keep merchandise and supplies in their proper areas.
• Maintain customer records and files properly.
• Assist customers in location and selecting items.
• Handle telephone calls and orders promptly and courteously.
• Assist in decorating and merchandising the department.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Maintain plants, process and prepare flower arrangements and fill balloons.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
• Operate cash register in accordance with company procedures, as applicable.
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reading shelf tags

Safety awareness

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a friendly Floral Associate to assist in designing and merchandising floral items, help customers, and process orders. You will design and create floral arrangements, assist customers, and ensure displays are inviting and well-stocked.

You will maintain displays, stock supplies, operate the register, and ensure clean, organized work areas while delivering excellent service to every customer.