How to Work in a Flower Shop

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If you enjoy being around flowers, plants and gifts and you like working with customers to help make their events and floral arrangements special, you might choose a career in a flower shop. Flower shops are as different as the varieties of blooms they carry. There are independent stores as well as floral sections within grocery stores. Some shops are large and some are small. Almost all of them deliver and take orders over the Internet. Work in a flower shop by gaining experience in floral design and customer service, and prepare for a career where you will need great people skills and an eye for beauty.

Steps

  1. Meet the requirements necessary to get a job in a flower shop.
    • Complete educational requirements. Most shop owners will want you to have a minimum of a high school diploma. There are often floral design courses offered at community centers and junior colleges.
    • Gain experience in a retail environment. In a flower shop, you will be required to use a cash register and computer, work with customers and place orders. You can gain these skills working in any store.
    • Be sure to have a valid driver's license. Delivering flowers may be part of your job description, so maintain a good driving record.
    • Demonstrate your passion for flowers and willingness to learn. A flower shop will be more likely to hire you if you enjoy being around flowers, and want to know more about them.
    • Look for opportunities in your local flower shops or the floral sections of grocery stores. Start with the stores that you visit most often when you need to buy flowers.
  2. Study flowers and plants. You do not have to be an expert on every flower type to work in a flower shop, but you need to learn everything you can to help customers and answer questions.
    • Read floral books and magazines. The flower shop you work in will likely subscribe to regular periodicals and keep books on flowers and plants.
    • Ask questions. Talk to the floral designers you work with, and ask questions about the flowers they arrange. This will help you learn, and you will prove that you are interested in your work.
  3. Learn about Internet orders and sales. Even local and small flower shops will often have a website where customers can place orders.
    • Study the shop's website. Learn how orders are placed, and what the procedure is to fill and deliver the orders.
    • Ask for training if you are unfamiliar with the Internet.
  4. Prepare to be on your feet for several hours. Most flower shops are busy, and you will move around a lot arranging flowers, accepting deliveries, preparing orders for customers and helping shoppers.
  5. Prepare to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Holidays will also be workdays, especially those that often involve flowers, such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.
    • Wear comfortable shoes. They should have a sole that will support your feet, and prevent you from slipping if you are in areas where flowers are being watered.
  6. Wear clothing that you can easily wash. You will be exposed to dirt, leaves, pollen, and flower petals. Some flower shop associates wear an apron over their clothing.

Tips

  • Flowers are a big part of special events, such as weddings and parties. You will need to be prepared for managing large orders and making sure the flowers are just right for big days.
  • Since flowers are perishable, you may be able to take home those that cannot be sold any longer.

Warnings

  • Consider any allergies you may have. You will be working around many different scents. If you are allergic to flowers or pollen, you might want to reconsider your career choice.
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