075 - AJ's Fine Foods Floral Designer - Pima & Pinnacle Peak

Position Purpose: Our Floral Designer will be responsible for executing a wide variety of tasks throughout the store. The Floral Designer is a floral products expert who maintains and operates the produce floral department including designing, cutting and arranging live, dried or artificial flowers, gift baskets and foliage according to department standards. 

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

A Floral Designer’s responsibilities include:

• Trimming material and arranging bouquets, wreaths and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam and other materials.
• Pricing and displaying floral products in sales cases.
• Actively selling merchandise.
• Informing customers about the care, maintenance and handling of various flowers, foliage, indoor plants and other items.
• Advising customers of appropriate merchandise selections, conferring with customers regarding type of arrangement or plant desired.
• Filling customer orders correctly and filing the names of customers and their preferences to facilitate future sales transactions.
• Conferring with customers regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time and place of delivery.
• Planning arrangements according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, and selecting appropriate standard design patterns.
• Following approved procedures for receiving, code dating, storing, price marking and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation.
• Assisting in checking and verifying the produce department's products.
• Taking received and prepared products to refrigerated storage, shelf and display areas.
• All other related duties as assigned

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:

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