Retail & Design Associate

About Us:

Flowers for Dreams is ushering in a craft flower movement. Locally crafted flowers for fair and honest prices across locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, as well as overnight shipping to most of the Great Lakes region. Every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity. Named one of Business Insider's Most Inspiring Companies in America.

The Retail + Daily Design Associate is responsible for executing the day-to-day flow of the retail space. This role requires a dependable, self-directed individual who maintains an energetic and inviting demeanor while keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. This job could become a full-time lead position for the right candidate.

Help us become the leading brand in flowers and a nationwide, socially conscious leader!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as "face" of Flowers for Dreams brand at Detroit storefront.
• Assists with daily operations, bouquet making, & onsite retail sales.
• Enthusiastically assist customers with all of their design & product needs.
• Assist in the execution of floral workshops and DIY experiences.
• Provide friendly and enthusiastic customer service in the field.

Requirements:

• 2+ years in retail sales, floral, and/or field marketing roles.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and regular summer weekends.
• People person, consistent & high energy, always resourceful.
• Interested in art or design, and passionate about flowers.
• Shared aesthetic preferences and values with Flowers for Dreams brand.
• Maintain a professional, kind, and supportive presence in the studio.

Benefits:

• United HealthCare Insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching

• Company provided computer if required

• Dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance (Free)

• PTO

• Wellness days

• Family leave

• Student loan repayment

• FSA/HSA

• Commuter benefits

Values:

• Do Good - "Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question Is, 'What Are You Doing For Others?'" Martin Luther King Jr

• Take Risks - "Whoever Dares, Wins" Sayeret Matkal

• Challenge Yourself - "Every Artists Was First An Amateur" Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Make it Beautiful -"Design is a Behavior, Not a Department" David Milne

• Act Fast - "We Have a Strategic Plan, It's Called Doing Things" Herb Kelleher

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Flowers for Dreams is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internship. Flowers for Dreams makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.