October 28, 2024

The Save Mart Companies

Modesto

Floral & Garden Department Specialist 3601 Pelandale, Modesto, CA 95356

ABOUT US
The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include: Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice and novelties to all of The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include: exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Life Long Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Floral & Garden Department Specialist 3601 Pelandale, Modesto, CA 95356

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: $16.25 - 25.20

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: req37976

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.