Floral and Gift Specialist - Part Time

Job Summary

Join our team part time and provide a warm and welcoming experience for guests exploring Mackenthun’s Floral and Gift selections. This role focuses on exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and gift presentation while supporting store events and daily department operations.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Engagement and Service

• Greet customers and assist with selecting floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for every occasion
• Provide product recommendations based on customer preferences and occasion type
• Answer phones, take orders, and ensure all order details are accurate and fulfilled in a timely manner
• Handle returns or concerns with a service-first approach that builds lasting customer relationships
• Product pricing and merchandising
• Process and re-cut flowers, perform quality control and water plants to maintain freshness and display standards
• Department organization and cleanliness

Gift Presentation and Merchandising

• Wrap, package, and present floral and gift items attractively for pickup and delivery
• Maintain well-stocked displays of floral gifts, candles, plush, balloons, and accessories

Support and Coordination

• Help prepare floral deliveries
• Collaborate with team members during peak seasons and events
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work and retail areas

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work/travel between our Waconia and Minnetrista store locations 
• Prior customer service or retail experience preferred
• Friendly, helpful, and confident in engaging with guests
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Strong written and verbal communication to ensure accuracy in orders

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Use of point-of-sale systems, phones, and packing tools
• Extended periods in refrigerated environments
• Use of floral tools and exposure to cleaning agents

Availability

• Flexible schedule that may include morning, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Floral department is open 8am-7pm Mon-Fri and 8am-4pm Sat and Sun
• 10-25 hours per week

Benefits Summary for Part Time Employment:

• Earned Safe & Sick Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services