What are the responsibilities and job description for the flower shop designer and manager position at PERNAS PLANT & FLOWER SHOP INC?
About the Role:
Pernas Plant & Flower Shop Inc is looking for a talented and passionate Flower Shop Designer & Manager to join our team in Princeton, NJ! This is an exciting opportunity to combine your creative floral design skills with hands-on shop management in a vibrant, plant-filled environment. If you love flowers, people, and running a beautiful business of 50 years, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Create stunning floral arrangements and designs for everyday sales, special events, weddings, and custom orders
- Manage day-to-day shop operations including opening/closing, inventory, and vendor orders
- Lead, schedule, and support shop staff to ensure excellent customer service
- Maintain fresh flower and plant inventory, ensuring quality control and proper care
- Assist customers in selecting arrangements, plants, and gifts while providing expert floral advice
- Oversee merchandising and visual displays to keep the shop attractive and sales-ready
- Handle point-of-sale transactions, pricing, and basic bookkeeping tasks
Requirements:
- Proven experience in floral design,minimum of 3 years
- Prior retail or shop management experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of flowers, plants, and seasonal availability
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lead a small team and manage daily operations independently
- Creative eye for design, color, and arrangement aesthetics
- Physical ability to lift, stand, and work in a fast-paced shop environment
About Us:
Pernas Plant & Flower Shop Inc has been a beloved destination for flowers, plants, and gifts in the Princeton, NJ community for over 50 years
. Our customers trust us for our fresh, high-quality arrangements and the warm, personalized service that keeps them coming back. We take pride in fostering a creative and supportive workplace where a love of nature and design truly blooms.
. Our customers trust us for our fresh, high-quality arrangements and the warm, personalized service that keeps them coming back. We take pride in fostering a creative and supportive workplace where a love of nature and design truly blooms.