Floral Specialist

Company: Whole Foods Market Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Location: US-TX-Houston Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Education: High School or equivalent Job Description We are looking for a Floral Specialist for our Produce Department. Our Floral Specialist will oversee the buying, stocking, inventory and margin control of the floral sub-department within the produce department.  Principal Duties and Responsibilities Include: • Set, and achieve, the highest standards in retail execution. • Provide our guests with legendary guest service. • Complete maintenance of the floral sub-department(s). • Ordering product from vendors as appropriate • Stocking product • Maintain a well-stocked and well-merchandised department. • Control spoilage and sampling • Assist in the training and development of Team Members. • Achieve required margin targets for appropriate sub-department • Support goals and visions of Team Leader. • Support all regional and global programs and policies. • Work a minimum of one closing shift per week, as well as one weekend day per week. • Work all inventories as required, and monitor inventory levels and purchase journals. • Meet all accounting deadlines. • Uphold all standards pertaining to cleanliness and HACCP programs. • Maintain safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment • Comply with all regulatory rules and regulations including HACCP, OSHA, Dept. of Labor, Weights and Measures and local food and sanitation laws. • Complete specials projects and other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Strong basic math skills including the ability to add, multiply, divide, subtract and calculate percentages. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Successful experience working in a retail floral environment • Strong demonstrated guest service skills • Excellent communication skills • Strong demonstrated organizational skills • Strong demonstrated merchandising skills and produce product knowledge • The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays Working conditions: • Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours. • Bending, stooping, and climbing. • Mental and physical dexterity. • Unassisted heavy lifting. • Use of box cutters. At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today. Contact Information Company: Whole Foods Market View all "Whole Foods Market" jobs