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Floral Designers

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Floral Designers perform?

  • Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.

  • Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.

  • Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.

  • Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.


Knowledge

What do Floral Designers need to know?

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.


Skills

What skills do Floral Designers need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.



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