*Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
*Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
*Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
*Select flora and foliage for arrangements, w
orking with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
*Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
*Wrap and price completed arrangements.
*Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
*Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
*Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
*Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
*Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
*Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
*Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
*Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
*Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
