Part-Time Retail/Customer Service Associate

800flowerscareers; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

Discretionary time-off

Floating holidays

401(k) opportunity

Flexible schedule

Seasonal appreciation gifts

Monthly fresh flowers

Friends and family discount cards

Branded clothing

Substantial discount across enterprise

Job summary

Flowerama is looking for hardworking, upbeat, dependable individuals for day, evening, and weekend shifts. Our Florist and Gift store is seeking qualified applicants who have strong customer service and/or retail experience.

Part-time employees receive holiday pay, paid vacation and discretionary time-off, floating holidays, a 401(k) opportunity, flexible schedule, seasonal appreciation gifts, monthly fresh flowers, friends and family discount cards, branded clothing, and a substantial discount

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales experience.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Strong telephone skills and ability to establish rapport with customers.
• Familiarity with florist business helpful but not mandatory.
• Floral Design experience helpful but not mandatory
• Ability to work as part of a team while completing tasks in a timely manner
• Typing Ability (30 WPM)
• Point of Sales experience is a plus
• Strong communications and strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication ability
• Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours daily, and up to 10 hours seasonally
• Commitment to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced creative environment.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Phone skills

Interpersonal skills

Floral design

Typing 30 WPM

POS experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

Flowerama is looking for hardworking, upbeat, dependable individuals for day, evening, and weekend shifts. Our Florist and Gift store is seeking qualified applicants who have strong customer service and/or retail experience.

Part-time employees receive holiday pay, paid vacation and discretionary time-off, floating holidays, a 401(k) opportunity, flexible schedule, seasonal appreciation gifts, monthly fresh flowers, friends and family discount cards, branded clothing, and a substantial discount throughout the entire 1-800-Flowers Enterprise (Flowerama, 1800Flowers.com, Harry & David, Personalization Mall, Shari’s Berries, 1800-Baskets.com, Simply Chocolate, Fruit Bouquets, Cheryl’s Cookies, The Popcorn Factory, Wolferman’s Bakery, Stock Yards, and more).

Pay is based on experience, and we promote from within our organization as much as possible.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Previous retail sales experience.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Strong telephone skills and ability to establish rapport with customers.
• Familiarity with florist business helpful but not mandatory.
• Floral Design experience helpful but not mandatory
• Ability to work as part of a team while completing tasks in a timely manner
• Typing Ability (30 WPM)
• Point of Sales experience is a plus
• Strong communications and strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication ability
• Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours daily, and up to 10 hours seasonally
• Commitment to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced creative environment. We are open Monday - Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Please note that during busy holiday times, hour of operation will be extended to meet the needs of our customers. Employees are also expected to work extended hours during Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day weeks, including Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.