Floral Sales Associate

weis; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two supplemental medical plans

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement savings

Associate discount

Paid time off

Sick pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking an entry-level Floral Department associate to keep displays stocked, greet customers, and assist with product requests. No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role includes merchandising, pricing, and maintaining clean work areas.

Flexible schedule and opportunities for growth are available. The position pays $12.77 to $20.00 per hour, with full benefits including MEC-based medical plans, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Keeps floral department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
• Smiles and greets customers; discusses customers' needs; makes suggestions; handles special requests and resolves concerns promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address:

9801 Courthouse Road

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps floral department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand. Smiles and greets customers. Discusses customers' needs, makes suggestions, handles special requests and resolves customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Sets up displays and ensures that floral product is always fresh and in saleable condition with correct pricing and signage. Handles spoiled or damaged product according to company procedures and standards. Creates arrangements on the sales floor to attract customers.
• Follows company guidelines for merchandising product such as advertised items and utilizes incremental displays to drive sales.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Disposes of trash properly.
• Reviews orders of product and supplies. Minimizes loss by inspecting product upon delivery and maintaining proper refrigeration. Reports any shortages or overages to management.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained. Training provided.
• May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided.
• Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
• Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
• May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required.

RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS

The hourly rate for this position starts at $12.77 and goes up to $20.00.

Weis Markets offers a competitive salary with access to a variety of benefits and resources such as minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and have two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans, dental, vision, short term disability, term life and AD&D, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power and paid time off and sick pay provided the eligibility and criteria specific to the position is met.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.