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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