Floral Operations Assistant

Pollys Petals Inc; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 28,929,600 - 35,817,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Store perks

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Polly's Petals Inc is seeking a personable part-time Sales Specialist to join our floral artistry team. You will engage customers in-store or by phone, using storytelling to showcase our flowers, potted plants, and gift items while mastering the POS system for seamless transactions.

Primary duties include printing and organizing daily orders for weddings and events, crafting bouquets, maintaining a tidy store, and collaborating with a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Retail floristry experience preferred.
• Availability to work part-time, including Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
• Comfort with lifting 25–40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sell flowers, gifts, and plants in-store or by phone using warm, storytelling service.
• Print, organize, and update daily orders; assist with events like weddings and funerals.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming store and assist with merchandising and shop upkeep.
• Support with deliveries or supplier pickups as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Storytelling

Point-of-sale

Attention to detail

Penmanship

Team collaboration

Delivery logistics

Job description

Join Our Floral Artistry Team!

Are you passionate about creating beauty and spreading joy with every petal? Step into a world where colors and creativity come to life, and be behind the blooms that brighten someone’s day! At Polly's Petals, we’re seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to become part of our vibrant, friendly team.

Primary Duties

• Sales Specialist: Transform customer interaction into a delightful experience! Whether in-store or over the phone, your warmth and storytelling ability will help you craft enchanting narratives that captivate and sell our exquisite flowers, potted plants, and charming gift items. Master the art of using point-of-sale technology on the computer to ensure every transaction is seamless.
• Order Maestro: Be the orchestrator of our floral symphony by printing, organizing, and updating daily orders. Your attention to detail ensures nothing is missed, especially when planning for special events like weddings, funerals, and graduations. Your beautiful penmanship is the finishing touch that ties it all together!
• Operations Whiz: Dive into the heart of our day-to-day operations! From processing flowers and crafting beautiful bouquets to maintaining a pristine store environment, your contributions keep our operations running like clockwork.
• Creative Collaborator: Thrive in an upbeat, creative environment. Your positive, can-do attitude enhances our small, friendly team and fosters a lively workplace.

Additional Duties

• Floral Curator: Select the perfect blooms from our cooler and collaborate with designers for stunning arrangements. Occasionally, you’ll get hands-on with event arrangements, ensuring every detail is picture-perfect.
• Green Thumb Enthusiast: Care for our plants by watering and repotting, ensuring they thrive and add vibrancy to our store.
• Merchandising Artist: Design and refresh our sales floor, creatively aligning stock with seasonal themes and holidays.
• Logistics Helper: Load coolers and delivery vans with our floral wonders and sometimes venture out for deliveries or supplier pickups, bringing floral joy to the community.

Schedule & Flexibility

This part-time role offers a guaranteed 25 hours per week, with availability required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and occasional Saturdays. During our bustling wedding season and major holidays, additional hours may be available.

Additional Information

Retail floristry is a physically engaging role. Wear supportive, closed-toe shoes and be prepared to lift 25-40 pounds. We provide essential tools, but feel free to bring your own labeled favorites!

A driver’s license is necessary for occasional delivery tasks. We're looking for someone eager to hone their skills in luxury sales and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Perks of the Role

• Competitive pay starting at $17.50 per hour
• Enjoy employee discounts and store perks
• Opportunities for career advancement

Job Type:

Part-time - Days, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location:

In-person at Polly's Petals

Embrace the chance to be part of a creative, joyful journey. We can't wait to meet you