Floral & Garden Department Specialist- 2100 Standiford Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

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We are California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners-Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx-are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It's our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Floral & Garden Department Specialist- 2100 Standiford Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Job Summary:

The Floral and Garden Specialist is an integral part of a highly motivated team focused on serving guests with an emphasis on the overall Floral and Garden Department Store guest experience to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations. The Floral and Garden Specialist is the main point of contact for all things Floral and Garden in the Store. Actively engaging and educating guests regarding a variety of Florals, including but not limited to Potted Plants, Fresh Cut Flowers, Balloons, Outdoor Garden Center, and all Outdoor Floral Garden Center Hardgoods. Advises guests on how to select Floral Products and how to care for those products.

The Floral and Garden Specialist creates a remarkable guest experience by exemplifying expertise, attention to detail and providing exceptional Floral and Garden product knowledge. The Specialist is responsible handling all products in a safe, sanitary manner and keeps all areas and equipment of the department clean.

Responsibilites:

• Provide guests with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking guests in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, responding to guest requests on all Floral and Garden product offerings and special event work for weddings, graduations, etc.
• Responsible for working closely under the Produce Department Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent guest service and a demonstrated passion for everything Floral and Garden
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity with department products, with department team members and our guests.
• Actively engage and educate customers regarding variety of Floral Products including Fresh Cut Flowers, Arrangements, Potted Plants, Balloons, and Outdoor Garden Center products
• Communicate customer requests to department manager and delivers on special orders
• Demonstrates knowledge of various types of Flowers, Potted Plants, Balloons, and Outdoor Garden product and keeps informed about related market trends.
• Focus on driving sales exhibiting a passion for Floral, captivating selling, creating Fresh Floral Arrangements at customer request and promoting high energy daily/weekly sales events.
• Responsible for ordering and receiving products, making sure orders are correct, labeling, dating, product care, properly staging product and following product date rotation.
• Responsible for Store's Floral Department sales, gross profit, and shrink results.
• Cutting, packaging, and creating from scratch all types Floral products such as Fresh Cut Flowers, Arrangements, and Balloons for presentation and sale.
• Utilizes equipment such as but not limited to Floral Chopper, Rose Thorn Remover, Hand Held Floral Shears, Floral Bucket and Department Cleaners, Helium Tank and Tank Valves and label makers.
• Follow all department procedures and operate various Floral Department equipment
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management; follow established sanitation and safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring pay range: $17.25 - 27.20

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Understand all Florals offered in store from Fresh Cut Flowers, Outdoor Potted Plants, Balloons, Orchids, and Indoor Houseplants
• Knowledge of product ordering, inventory control, merchandising, sales techniques, product care and handling and department management
• Ability to learn and retain policies and procedures, make decisions, lead and instructs team members, recognize sale trends and indicators,
• Ability to work within and promote a team environment
• Ability to read, write, basic math skills
• Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent guest services; outgoing, friendly and able to interact effectively at all levels across diverse cultures
• Strong Floral Department safety practices knowledge

Preferred:

• Previous Floral Industry experience

Experience:

• Six months experience Grocery Floral Department, Floral Shop, Florist Design, and Outdoor Garden Center

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• High School or GED and/or equivalent experience/training

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to operate equipment used in the department Floral Chopper, Floral Coolers, Outdoor Water Tank etc.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours

Work Environment:

• 100% Time Spent at Grocery Store

Physical Demands:

• Demand Frequency: Occasional (up to 25%), Frequent (25-75%), Constant (Over 75%)

Sitting Never

Standing Frequent

Walking Frequent

Squatting Occasional

Kneeling Occasional

Bending Frequent

Twisting Occasional

Stooping Frequent

Pushing Occasional

Pulling Occasional

Climbing (i.e. Stairs or Ladders) Occasional

Moving Machinery Occasional

Lifting Over 40 lbs Occasional

Lifting 20-40 lbs Occasional

Lifting Up to 20 lbs Frequent

Carrying Over 40 lbs Occasional

Carrying 20-40 lbs Occasional

Carrying Up to 20 lbs Frequent

Fine Finger Manipulation (i.e. Keyboarding) Frequent

Gross Manipulation (i.e. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s)) Frequent

Repetitive Hand/Arm Use Occasional

Operating Motor or Power Vehicle Occasional

Use of Protective Equipment Frequent

Disclaimer:

• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference: req41911

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