Container Garden Supervisor - Full-Time Seasonal (Spring – Fall); Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients regarding their landscape, with a focus on container plantings; assist with product selection to best suit the environment and space according to client’s needs
• May also consult on roof decks or small and large garden spaces as needed
• In collaboration with the client, Creative Director and Garden Design General Manager, create plantings consistent with Winston Flowers standards and aesthetic
• Create client proposals and follow up with clients to ensure 100% satisfaction
• Lead the execution of design and installation of material at client site, directing the activities and productivity of garden design associates, while working side by side with crew
• Responsible for maintaining daily standards in all operations, including materials, supplies, team performance and company vehicles
• Evaluate, recommend, and initialize operations including purchases and organizing of tools, equipment, staffing, and scheduling

Candidate Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture or equivalent work experience required
• Candidate must have experience in container and roof deck planting; sales and installation of large residential scale in-ground landscaping experience is additionally beneficial
• Advanced horticultural knowledge for Zones 5 and colder including: plant identification of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees; advanced knowledge of horticultural care requirements; plant installation techniques; pruning and fertilization; disease and insect identification and knowledge of treatment and best management practices; weeding, edging and mulching
• Experience working with outside vendors to source plant materials and supplies
• Relationships with other potential Garden Design trade partners is very beneficial, including irrigation specialists, landscape contractors, landscape architects, arborists and lawn care contractors
• Planting design skills are critical; must have the ability to read and understand plans and drawings
• Experience training & running a landscape installation crew, as well as leading by example; working alongside and participating in hands-on duties with associates
• Ability to establish new client relationships and build and maintain existing relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively with high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability. Candidate must be willing to work outside under all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 75 pounds
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks
• Opportunity to contribute to the expansion of the department and possible future full-time role
• A valid driver’s license with minimal violations is required; candidate must be able to drive cube-truck with side mirrors only and utility vans

Garden Design Associate –Seasonal (Spring – Fall); Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete any of the following gardening activities either on-property or at client site on a daily basis: annual, perennial, shrub and tree planting, weeding, mulching, deadheading, bed-edging, watering, soil amending, spring & fall raking and cleanups, aesthetic and horticultural pruning.
• Loading and unloading of trucks with heavy plant materials, tools and supplies
• Provide excellent service and resolve customers questions and concerns in The Winston Way as needed
• Meet daily standards in all operations, including care of plant materials, supplies and company vehicles

Candidate Attributes:

• Basic experience in installation of specialty landscaping, garden maintenance, and container plantings is required
• Knowledge of annuals, perennials, plant materials, design and horticulture is highly desirable but not necessary. Interest in plant materials and gardening is critical.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively with high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Best candidates will have or be pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Garden Design or Landscape Architecture

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability. Candidate must be willing to work outside under all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds. Candidates who can lift up 75 or more are highly desirable.
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks.
• Valid driver’s license required, with minimal violations. Candidate must be able to drive cube-truck with side mirrors only and utility vans.
• Position presents excellent opportunity to learn garden design and installation techniques from experienced Landscape Architects and Horticultural Specialists. Possible opportunity for growth to full-time positions as our business grows.

Garden Design Associate, Interior Services –Seasonal (Spring – Fall); Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Work independently and with other team members to install plants and containers and to maintain interior landscaping at corporate and private client accounts; watering, dusting, pruning, pest identification and treatment.
• Complete any of the following gardening activities either on-property or at client site on a daily basis: annual, perennial, shrub and tree planting, weeding, mulching, deadheading, bed-edging, watering, soil amending, spring & fall raking and cleanups, aesthetic and horticultural pruning.
• Loading and unloading of trucks with heavy plant materials, tools and supplies.
• Provide excellent service and resolve customer’s questions and concerns in The Winston Way as needed.
• Meet daily standards in all operations, including care of plant materials, supplies and company vehicles.

Candidate Attributes:

• Basic experience in installation of tropical/house plants, specialty landscaping, garden maintenance, and container plantings is required.
• Knowledge of tropical/house plants, annuals, perennials, plant materials, design and horticulture is highly desirable but not necessary. Interest in plant materials and gardening is critical.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively with high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Best candidates will have or be pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Garden Design or Landscape Architecture.

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability. Candidate must be willing to work outside under all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds. Candidates who can lift up 75 or more are highly desirable.
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks.
• Valid driver’s license required, with minimal violations. Candidate must be able to drive a cargo van and a cube-truck with side mirrors only.
• Position presents excellent opportunity to learn garden design and installation techniques from experienced Landscape Architects and Horticultural Specialists. Possible opportunity for growth to full-time positions as our business grows.

Garden Maintenance Supervisor - Full-Time Seasonal (Spring – Fall); Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients & garden designers to evaluate and implement garden maintenance schedule for the client. Garden Maintenance services to include: weeding, mulching, deadheading, bed-edging, container watering, soil amending, replacement plantings, spring & fall cleanups, aesthetic and horticultural pruning, disease and insect diagnosis and simple management as appropriate for small and medium size gardens. Identify need for coordination with pest specialist as needed.
• Create client maintenance and garden care proposals and follow up with clients to ensure 100% satisfaction
• Obtain proposals from trade partners (i.e., lawn care specialists, irrigation specialists, landscape contractors, arborists, etc) for a project to incorporate in the Winston Garden Maintenance Proposal
• Lead the execution of garden maintenance and planting activities at client site, directing & managing the activities and productivity of garden design associates; work alongside crew performing garden maintenance activities daily
• Responsible for maintaining daily standards in all operations, including materials, supplies, team performance and company vehicles
• Advise clients by recommending design updates for annuals, tender perennials, perennials, small scale specimen trees & shrubs
• Evaluate, recommend, and initialize operations including purchases and organizing of tools, equipment, staffing, and scheduling
• Flexible to perform other duties as needed in Garden Design department during down times

Candidate Attributes:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Horticulture or equivalent work experience is required
• Minimum of 5 years experience completing fine gardening maintenance services - pruning, fertilizing, deadheading, weeding, mulching, clean-ups, plant replacement and seasonal planting, soil amending, irrigation system monitoring, pest identification and treatment
• Advanced horticultural knowledge for Zones 5 and colder including: plant identification of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees; advanced knowledge of horticultural care requirements; plant installation techniques; pruning and fertilization; disease and insect identification and knowledge of treatment and best management practices; weeding, edging and mulching
• Experience working with outside vendors to source plant materials and supplies
• Relationships with other potential Garden Design trade partners is very beneficial, including irrigation specialists, landscape contractors, landscape architects, arborists and lawn care contractors
• Experience training & running a landscape maintenance crew and leading by example, working alongside and participating in hands-on duties with associates
• Ability to establish new client relationships and build and maintain existing relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to prioritize and manage time effectively with high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required, including weekend and holiday availability; peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks
• Must be willing to work outside under all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 75 pounds
• A valid driver’s license is required with minimal violations; must be able to drive a cargo van and a cube-truck with side mirrors only

Nursery Retail Sales Associate – Full-Time Seasonal, Winston Flowers & Garden, Newton (starts on or about 4/1/10)

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing outstanding customer service and contributing to sales volume growth, and resolving customer questions and concerns in The Winston Way
• Assist clients with plant and accessory product selection, drawing upon Zone 5 horticultural knowledge to recommend the most appropriate product based on space, conditions and desired aesthetic impact
• Take an active role in maintaining and developing existing and new client relationships, including following up as applicable to ensure complete satisfaction
• Work cooperatively with other nursery staff to receive, price and merchandise plant shipments with current product
• Contribute to the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising, as well as loss prevention

Candidate Attributes:

• Previous experience in a high-end nursery setting, with a strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, tropicals, basic garden design and horticulture is preferred; experience in high-end service, design and/or retail industries is required
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability
• Peak business periods may require extended work days and work weeks
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds

Retail Custom Floral Designer – Full-Time, Newton & Wellesley

Job Responsibilities:

• Consistently create floral designs incorporating effective and innovative use of colors, floral materials, vessels and accent materials, while meeting established criteria for workmanship and cost of goods
• Develop a working understanding of the basic Winston Styles of design and accurately create custom and gift line designs based on established standards
• Apply proper flower handling fundamental techniques
• Meet and consistently maintain required standards of production
• Successfully interpret clients’ wishes on custom design orders and following up as applicable to ensure complete satisfaction
• Responsible for providing outstanding customer service and contributing to sales volume growth, and resolving customer questions and concerns in The Winston Way
• Daily set up and break down of store including physical transportation of outdoor and floral displays
• Contribute to the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising

Candidate Attributes:

• 5+ years hands-on custom floral design experience in a high-end, high volume floral shop or design studio is required
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Miscellaneous:

• Full-time position; flexible work schedule required, including weekend availability
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@winstonflowers.com for consideration. Or, you may visit any one of our retail shops to fill out an application.

Retail Sales Associate – Full-Time, Boston + Hingham

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 and accessory product selection 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 applicable to ensure complete satisfaction
• Daily set up and break down of store including physical transportation of sidewalk and floral displays
• Responsible for accurate product pricing and loss prevention
• Contribute to the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising

Candidate Attributes:

• Experience in high-end service, design and/or retail industries required
• Professional or personal experience in floriculture, horticulture, and/or design is preferred
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability
• Peak business periods may require extended work days and work weeks
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds

Retail Sales Associate – Part-Time; Wellesley (3 Days/Week)

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 and accessory product selection 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 applicable to ensure complete satisfaction
• Daily set up and break down of store including physical transportation of sidewalk and floral displays
• Responsible for accurate product pricing and loss prevention
• Contribute to the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising

Candidate Attributes:

• Experience in high-end service, design and/or retail industries required
• Professional or personal experience in floriculture, horticulture, and/or design is preferred
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• 2 full weekdays and one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability
• 2 full weekdays and one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week
• Peak business periods may require flexibility in scheduling and extended work days
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds

Retail/Visual Sales Associate – Full-Time, Concord

We have an immediate opportunity to join an established retailer with a 60+ year history as Boston’s premier purveyor of the fine art of floristry and high-end custom European accessories. We are seeking a Retail Sales professional with previous experience in high-end retail or hospitality with an innate sense and passion for interior and floral design. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative individual to work in a boutique setting with world class product, providing exceptional service to our clientele. Each retail store will have one designated Visual/Sales Associate who is responsible for all the duties of a Retail Sales Associate in addition to the implementation of merchandise displays and visual standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Retail Sales Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for providing outstanding customer service and contributing to sales volume growth, and resolving customer questions and concerns in The Winston Way
• Assist clients with floral and accessory product selection 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 applicable to ensure complete satisfaction
• Daily set up and break down of store including physical transportation of sidewalk and floral displays
• Visual Merchandising Job Responsibilities:
• Ability to prioritize and balance sales and customer service responsibilities with store visual needs
• Create store and window displays according to merchandising standards under the guidance of the Creative Department
• Responsible for new product placement
• Take active role in setting up daily cut flower tables and responsible for final floral displays
• Communicate with the Store Manager and Creative Department regarding visual concerns, needs and successes
• Recognize and communicate product replenishment needs for the store with Inventory Department and Store Manager
• Responsible for accurate product pricing and store signage
• Attendance of creative department meetings and on scheduled visit days
• Regular schedule is preferable to manage weekend preparation and recovery

Candidate Attributes:

• Experience in high-end service and/or retail industries is required; previous experience in merchandising or interior design is strongly preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Professional or personal experience in floriculture, horticulture, and/or floral design is helpful
• High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation, as well as excellent time management skills

Miscellaneous:

• Flexible work schedule required including weekend and holiday availability
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks
• Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds