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Grow the Winston way

**Sales Specialist Part-Time; Newton**

This position reports to the Store Manager.

For three generations, Winston Flowers has been the premier boutique florist and garden retailer in the Boston. Today, our company has a worldwide online presence, two state-of-the-art design studios60,000 square feet in Boston and 12,000 square feet in New Yorkand retail shops throughout the Greater Boston area and Greenwich, Connecticut, including a two-acre garden center in Chestnut Hill. From the beginning and still today, our mission has been to beautify and enliven both the indoor and outdoor environments where we live, work, and relax.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Provide outstanding customer service and contribute to sales volume growth; resolve customer questions and concerns in The Winston Way

* Assist clients with floral, plant, specialty container, and accessory selection; prep and design floral and plant product based on skill and experience level

* Take an active role in maintaining and developing existing and new client relationships, including following up as needed to ensure complete satisfaction

* Participate in daily set up and break down of store

* Contribute to the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising

**Candidate Attributes:**

* Previous experience in luxury hospitality, design and/or retail industries is preferred

* Professional or personal experience in floriculture, horticulture, and/or design is desired but not required

* Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs

* Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with a high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation

* Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

**Other:**

* Position requires 3 full days per week, dependent of business needs; flexible work schedule required including Saturday and floral holiday availability

* Peak business periods may require extended work days and work weeks

* Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds

Winston Flowers benefits are comprehensive and include competitive compensation, paid time off, medical and dental insurance, company-paid life and long term disability insurance, 401(k) and pre-tax health savings account with company match and a generous employee discount.

Desired Compensation $ **Education and/or Military Training**

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Please indicate any additional skills or information you think would be applicable, such as internships, membership in professional organizations, additional relevant employment, honors and awards, community service, extra-curricular activities and interests. You may wish to explain any gaps in employment. Exclude any information which would denote race, sex, gender expression or identity, age, marital status, national origin, criminal background, religious or political affiliations, or any other federal, state or locally protected class. Computer proficiency MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook Other computer proficiencies Yes No Total years of driving experience I hereby declare that information provided by me in this application is true and complete, and I understand that falsification of this information is grounds for refusal to hire or, if I've been hired, for termination.

I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to give you information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application, and I release all such parties from all liability for any damage which may result from furnishing such information to you. I understand that Winston Flowers may share the information contained in this application with other Winston Flowers employees for employment and administrative purposes and I hereby consent to such transfer.

In consideration for my employment with your company, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the company as set forth in the company's employee handbook and acknowledge that these rules and regulations may be changed, interpreted, withdrawn, or be added to by the employer at any time, at the employer's sole discretion and without any prior notice to me.

I further acknowledge that if I am employed by the employer, my employment will be at will and may be terminated with or without cause at any time by me or by the employer.

I understand that no representative of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to assure any benefits or terms and conditions of employment other than those set forth in the employee handbook, either prior to commencement of employment or after I have become employed. I understand that filling out this form does not indicate there is a position open and does not obligate Winston Flowers to hire me.

I consent to a physical examination, which includes a drug test, either prior to commencement of employment or after I have become employed, as deemed necessary by the employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

I have read and fully understand the foregoing and seek employment under these conditions.