FLORAL DESIGNER at VANDERFLEET HUMBERTOWN
Royal York & Bloor area in Etobicoke-West Toronto

Full/Time – 5 days/week - immediate

VANDERFLEET has been building a reputation for quality and service since 1983. Our success relies on our team of dedicated people whose commitment to quality and service help position Vanderfleet as one of Toronto's leading florist brands.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists to become part of the Vanderfleet Team

Good Stuff:
• Fast paced, walk-in trendy flower shop (No Carnations!)
• Great staff, atmosphere and friendly clientele
• Creating floral designs with flair to exceed our client's expectations
• Royal York & Bloor area – free parking, TTC at door

Responsibilities:
• Design for profit in a creative manner, while managing stock rotation & cleanliness
• Managing quotes, orders and client needs related to Everyday Orders, Event & Weddings.
• To complete daily goals and productivity in assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate exemplary sales skills and setting an example for all other associates.
• Supports the Manager by ensuring communication regarding sales, promotions, daily tasks & goals are clearly communicated and understood by junior staff.
• Supports the Manager in the execution of administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures that customer loyalty is built and maintained by providing the ultimate floral experience and by resolving most client issues or complaints smoothly in a timely and positive manner.
• Believe in and live the spirit of Vanderfleet with attitude and a healthy company image at all times.
• Ensure that the store is visually appealing and achieves company standards through product presentation, managing quality and care, replenishment, shop housekeeping, maintenance and visual displays.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 3+ years floral design, plant/flower ID, and style trend knowledge
• Strong verbal and written English language skills
• Customer service oriented and a desire to work with clients in a retail setting
• Ability to build and nurture long term customer and staff relationship
• Computer skills, especially Teleflora Daisy system an asset
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to motivate & coach junior staff members
• Ability to establish priorities, work both independently and in a team & meet or exceed objectives with or without supervision
• Open availability & flexibility to meet customer demand & the needs of the business, including Saturdays
• Strong self image of success, with desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)
• Excellent communication skills

If you'd like to join us, - email your resume to us (Please put resume in the body of the email - NOT AS AN ATTACHMENT or it may not be reviewed). info@vanderfleet.com

Aberdeen Florists
1997 Leslie Street
North York on
M3B 2M3

Aberdeen Florists has an immediate opening for a part time Designer. This position can become full time for the right candidate.

Qualifications:

• Min 3 years of floral designing (weddings funeral corporate & everyday designs)
• Verbal & written English skills
• Customer service oriented
• Good organizational skills
• Reliable & dependable
• Ability to nurture long term & new customer relations

There is free parking and TTC at our door.
Send resume to
sales@aberdeenflorists.com or fax to 416-449-1974

“For what it's worth it's never too late to be whoever you want to be”… F. Scott Fitzgerald

Live, work, and play in cottage country.  The Village Florist, an established and well respected business,  is for sale in the growing and picturesque Village of Lakefield, minutes from Peterborough , on the shores of Lake Katchewanooka , part of the Trent Severn Waterway.  Excellent reputation and loyal client base with great opportunity for growth.  Located in high traffic boutique plaza with ample parking and rear delivery area.  Serving the greater Lakefield and Peterborough areas including  prestigious Stoney and  Clear Lakes in the Kawarthas.  Preferred wedding and special event florist for area resorts and Lakefield College School.  Owner retiring after 30 years in the business.  Includes all current inventory and fixtures.

Asking $75,000.00.  Inquiries may be directed to Michelle Stevens at ReMax Lakefield 705-652-3367 or toll free 1-800-850-6029
Please refer to MLS # 201098734.

Toronto Florist Position available for Experienced Floral Designer. Please contact Pino 416-747-9525

Email: cattolicaflowers@rogers.com

TORONTO -- FLOWER SHOP FOR SALE

Listed as one of Toronto's top ten flower shops (rating available on the web), featured on The Star, Now Magazine, The Globe & Mail, and OMNI television. Located at the corner of a busy Avenue. This is a turn-key operation set-up in a beautiful shop. Great walk-bys drawing from a loyal clientele of professionals in a mature neighbourhood. High demand for weddings (bookings already in place for next year), events, and Bar + Bat + Mitzvahs. Excellent lease terms - $1,600 inclusive. Current owner will train the purchaser and ensure a successful and smooth transition. Excellent opportunity for two young people with a lot of energy. Serious offers only by e-mail. Fall transition welcomed. Please contact: lily.contento@utoronto.ca

WANTED :: Floral Designer for new Roncesvalles shop

FT/PT Experienced Floral Designer needed for our new shop opening in September. Our dedicated owner has a great sense of style, design and marketing, but we need your help! Sweetpea's, a bustling landscape business, is expanding to a include a new retail store with a full service floral boutique. We are a fun, very hardworking, group with limited floral experience, but with a willingness to learn. A fun, funky floral designer with a clean, elegant style will be needed to help lead the retail and design team and show us the ropes; all the while becoming part of this tight-knit group.

PLUS :: Future management possibilities and the ability to help set up a shop from day one.  Experience with garden centres, landscaping or a love of perennials a bonus! Great style and personality are just as important to us as years of experience. We are learning too! If you are ready to work hard and take on a challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your resume (and ideally some photos of your work) to sara@sweetpeablooms.ca No phone calls please.

We opening a Brand New Flower Shop in Vaughan and looking for an experienced floral designer to work full time or partime depending on the availability.

Requirement: experience in wedding, funerals, cooperate, everyday deigns and many more. With experience in modern over the top installation type of arrangements. Responsibilities also include preparing flowers for sale, packaging orders for delivery and displaying the store. Previous experience in retail sales/customer service an asset. Ordering of flowers from wholesalers, cleaning and cutting flowers. Have experience taking orders over the phone and computer. If you feel this is for you and you are ready to come grow with us please forward your resume to info@tendol.com. A portfolio or you designing and being able to quote will be needed when chosen for interview.

For Sale

Great location in Toronto. A well established turn key business. Gorgeous little bakery and flower boutique with a classy set up located in the family neighbourhood of Forest Hill and Cedervale area. Beautifully renovated store front and very established clientele. High demand for both floral arrangements and cakes for weddings, showers, birthdays, corporate contracts and parties, Bar + Bat Mitzvahs, and more! Great profit margins and high sales income.

It's a fun and passionate business to own! The name and business is recognized in Magazines, television shows, and top corporations in the City!
Please contact Justine Lee for more information at justine.lee@realestateservice. com
Call 647-889-8050.

Full-time Floral Designer required for new flower shop opening soon in Milton, Ontario.

Must have recent experience and be willing to help grow the business from the ground up.  A flexible schedule is a must and a good command of the English language, both written and oral.

Come grow with me and have fun while we work together as a team. info@businessisblooming.ca

Phone: 905-484-2954

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FLOWER SHOP FOR SALE/LEASE - DOWNTOWN TORONTO

Small, upscale boutique floral design studio with high end client base and loads of potential for walk-in traffic (currently we don't do this.. but the neighbourhood would welcome it!)  This shop is featured on two international television shows and is a tremendous opportunity for the right owner.

Never been offered for sale before. Fifteen years established. Small, manageable and profitable. Would suit a couple of young florists just starting out or a more experienced business person with an eye for marketing as this shop does have tremendous under-utilized media exposure. Studio space is approx. 1000-1200', rent is $2800 month inclusive.. even has private garbage service!!!

Offers between $60-75K considered and a fall transition would be ideal. Serious Offers only. Please respond by email only.   ALSO LOOKING... FOR AN EXPERIENCED FREELANCE DESIGNER FOR UP-COMING WORK THIS SUMMER AND FALL!!! Direct all inquiries to karina@posiesflowers.com

Floral designer position required in an elegant flower shop in mid-town Toronto

• Full time plus overtime during peak periods
• Salary based on experience and design ability

Successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years experience and be skilled in designing hand-tied bouquets, classical and modern arrangements.  Candidate must be able to produce quality arrangements in a fast paced environment.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to resumes@flowerplusonbayview. com

Work with flowers in NY and be on TV!

Are you a hardworking woman with a strong personality between the ages of 21-35 with some experience in the floral industry? Are you interested in the opportunity to assist one of the best florists in the U.S and appear on a hot new docu-series?

We're looking for Canadians willing to move to, or who are already living in, New York State. If you're up for this adventure of a lifetime, send a picture, resume and a write up of why you'd be perfect for the job to:

papernycasting@gmail.com

Submission deadline: August 9, 2010

Natasha Maurer - Office Manager

Paperny Films Inc.

2043 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 2Z6

(P) 604-228-1960 Ext. 200
(F) 604-228-1911

www.papernyfilms.com

Flower and Gift Business for Sale

Business and Property for Sale

Business $ 40.000.00 MLS # X1925440

Property $ 289.000.00 MLS # X1922530

• Well established local FLOWER & GIFT SHOP
• Main Street location in busy up-scale Country Village on the outskirts of the GTA
• Solid customer base, strong referral network with growth potential
• Teleflora wire service, secure online ordering and point-of-sale system
• Sears Agency in place if sold with Building
• All processes and experienced staff in place
• Gross annual sales $225,00.0 (2009)
• Ideal for the creative entrepreneur
• Seller willing to train buyer and ensure a successful transition
• Pleasant lifestyle offered in up scale rural community close to Toronto if Buyer would like Building as well . Live upstairs work downstairs.

For more information please contact: Angela Meyer
Sales Representative 1 800 631 5216
angelameyer@royallepage.ca

Mobile : (416) 648-6240   (416) 648-6240
email: t.mankiewicz@murphybusiness.ca
Note: Detailed information available to qualified buyers.

 

Florist Team member wanted in Bermuda

GiMi Ltd. is a professional floral design company in the island of Bermuda with the following full time vacancy to work with our team: Floral Designers

Seeking self motivated designers who can create innovative and modern designs based upon the Flowers by GiMi “Brand” and standards. Must hold an internationally recognized qualification or have a minimum of 4 years experience in the florist retail industry. The successful applicants will have proven skills in addition to enthusiasm and passion for the industry.  This position requires working split shifts, weekends and public holidays when necessary Flowers by GiMi/GiMiLtd

#37 HSBC Harbourview Center
Hamilton Pembroke  HM04
Bermuda

Email: info@flowersbygimi.com
Phone: 441-2974464
Fax: 441-2956563

Recruitment in Kuwait

Our flower company is based in Kuwait (Middle east). We require a professional florist to work with us. Creativity is required with a background of Party, Wedding, Event Designing as well as a willingness to work with a team. We will provide accommodation and transportation . Any other detail will be negotiated privately.

If your interested contact me on my mobile :(+965) 670-347-35 or email: Muhailaneya@me.com . please attach your CV and show us some of your creation.

Best regards,
Nada, Creative director
Villa des Fleurs

Sales Representative

Selling flowers, floral supplies and giftware to existing customers & prospecting new customers.

Qualifications:
Inside and outside sales experience, preferably in the floral and/or giftware industry
Proven track record for growing established sales accounts and developing new accounts
Outstanding prospecting and relationship building abilities
Professional verbal and written communication skills with superior interpersonal skills
Collaborative and team oriented individual 
Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Computer literate

For full job description and how to apply please visit:
http://www.hr-fusion.ca/ Sales_Represetative__Floral___ Giftware.xpg

AN EXPERIENCED SENIOR FLORAL DESIGNER LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB

Highly skilled in all areas of designing including;  sympathy, weddings, corporations  and event work.  Showing versatility in classical and modern style. Thirteen years of experience, looking for a  steady 2-3 days part time job.
Please contact 416-236-3710, or e-mail jbagovich@hotmail.com .
Toronto and Mississauga locations only.

Fancy Florist International Inc.
Job Title: Store Manager- Florist Retail
Job Type: Full-time On-going 
Job Description: Fancy Florist is a florist wholesale business that services both Canadian and Indian communities for the past 20 years. We work in both Toronto, CANADA and USA.

Previous experience in retail sales/customer service an asset. Knowledge of floral design and fresh cuts flowers required. A willingness to learn product line and pricing is required for order taking.

Job entails order taking, customer relations, employee scheduling/staffing and some general shop cleaning duties. Moderate lifting may be required. Driver's license an asset.

We are a bilingual based business conducting business in both English and Tamil so knowledge of Indian language an asset but not required.

The Store Manager is required to work between 30-40 hours + weekly. Salary/wage depends on experience. Must have excellent communication skills in English and good telephone manner with customers. Increase in sales can be rewarded with commission based bonus. Extra working hours required during our busy seasonal periods. Must be available to work weekends and some evenings as needed. 
Language Required: English 
Additional Languages: Tamil, Hindi 
Job Function: Sales

How to apply?
E-mail:  fancyflorist@gmail.com
Fax:  416-288-9311
Mail:  1668 Victoria Park Ave
North York ON M6R1P7
Canada

FETE Boutique FLORAL + EVENTS ....requires part time floral designer

Located in Bayview Village Shopping Center, FETE offers our discerning clientele a clever collection of inventive floral design and earth friendly gifts.  From mixing the industrial to the botanical, our team of designers have been assembled for their eye for design, their charm, and wit.  We aren't selling just flowers; we are selling lifestyle and emotion.

Our wish list:  A stylish, experienced designer available for about 10-20 hours a week, mostly during the week with weekend event and wedding installations as required.  Familiarity with Mercury POS is an asset.  Maintenance of the store, the stock and merchandise is required (and we are fanatical about cleaning).

A portfolio is required and you should be able to guide our clients on contemporary floral design for fresh and permanent arrangements.  There is a lot of custom work so you will be required to design on the spot and quote.

This job is about communication; our customers demand it and it's the core of our team.  Therefore, excellent spoken, written, and understanding of the English language is essential.

We will fill this position within two weeks (July 14, 2010).  Please email your resume and send design samples to: work@feteboutique.ca

Milton Greenhouses
222 Main St E 
Milton  Ontario  L9T 1N8
Email: info@miltongreenhouses.com
Phone: 905-878-9501   Fax: 905-878-0088

Designer required to cover Maternity leave, Part time position to lead to full time in the fall.  We are located in downtown Milton 20 minutes west of Mississauga.

The Position is for an experienced designer knowledgeable in all aspects of designing.  Will be required to service customers both in person and by phone, process incoming flowers, plants and supplies.  Above average customer service skills required. Able to work independently and as part of a team.  This is a one year contract that could possibly lead to permanent position.

PROFITABLE, TURNKEY BUSINESS FOR SALE
Central Ontario - 1 ½ hour drive to/from Toronto
Price: $309,000

• Well established, award winning local FLOWER & GIFT SHOP
• Main street exposure in busy shopping plaza with ample parking
• Solid customer base, strong referral network with continued growth potential
• Teleflora wire service, secure online ordering and new point-of-sale system (2010)
• All processes and experienced staff in place
• Gross annual sales $675k (2009) with excellent income
• Ideal for the creative entrepreneur
• Seller willing to train buyer and ensure a successful transition
• Superb lifestyle offered in beautiful lakeside and rural communities nearby

For more information please contact: Tim Mankiewicz
Sales Representative
Murphy Business Ontario Inc. (Brokerage) - Independently owned and operated.

Mobile: (416) 648-6240
email: t.mankiewicz@murphybusiness.ca
Note: Detailed information available to qualified buyers.

Elmira Flower Shop

Own a piece of history! Elmira flower shop on busy main street - continue a 25+ year tradition. All stock and fixtures included. Great opportunity to "own your own" business. Cash register, computer, large walk-in cooler and all floral supplies included. Come visit this wonderful small town!

Contact me for further information and to schedule a visit.

Tracey Willams / Sales Representative
RW THUR REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE
516-669-2772
MLS

A BLOOMING OPPORTUNITY IN MONT TREMBLANT, QUEBEC

Turn-key retail floral operation with excellent reputation and clientel consisting of retail and corporate accounts. This location has 75 years of history and is an established, well maintained business location in the four seasons destination resort. Present owner is willing to work with the new owner to train and explore the possibilities for expansion in the area.

Main St. location
Reasonable rent
Fully fixtured
750 SQ. FT. retail store
1200 SQ. FT. preparation room

Photos and financial information provided with a signed confidentiality agreement contract.
Terry Goodyear goodyear@cgocable.ca
Mont Tremblant Real Estate
819 429-100

Parry Sound - Established Flower Shop and Residence For Sale

Well established Award winning turnkey operation. Located in prime high traffic area of thriving town.
Lots of wedding and funeral business. Full service Flower shop offering a wide selection of plants, cut flowers and arrangements in traditional and contemporary designs.
Ample parking, garage, shipping and receiving area at rear of store. Secure web side and Teleflora wire service. Lots of potential for growth. Owner is retiring and is willing to train purchaser to help ensure a successful and smooth transition. Work and Play in Cottage country and Georgian Bay.

Contact: Michael Gerhardt, Broker of Record, M. Gerhardt Real Estate Limited, Brokerage.
1- 800-380-4636 or e-mail: gerhardt65@gmail.com

Brampton - Florist and Giftware with Industrial Condo

• Over 15 years in business
• Revenue levels maintained despite economic conditions,
• Strategic location for optimized logistics in its immediate market,
• Strong opportunities to expand into the retail market,
• Cash flow adequate to support operations,
• Many opportunities to increase marketing exposure through advertising,
• Excellent cliental base of repeat customers, 
• Well established reputation in the floral industry,
• Strong focus on quality products and aggressive pricing,
• Asking price: CAD $450,000 Which includes a 2000 sq ft industrial condo in  excellent location and fully equipped for all facets of the operation

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual or family seeking to bring strong strategic vision and growth to the company. Existing shareholders are seeking to sell their equity position and to wind down their involvement in order to retire. They will be a valuable asset to new owners during the transition phase. Shareholders do not wish to provide funding through a VTB.

Please contact Mike Haines at M&A Network at 905-849-3787 or mhaines@manetwork.ca  with all inquiries and requirements for additional information.

A full-time design/manager position is required immediately!

DEMARCO-PERPICH FLOWERS
1044 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
416-967-0893

We are expanding!

Opening a new shop at 2638 Yonge St, across from Sporting Life.

A full-time design/manager position is required immediately for a busy, fast-paced, high-end floral businesses. This position is suited to an individual with design experience and organizational skills. Floral experience is essential with an eye for current trends, colour and design.   Responsibilities will be the operation of our new location -  providing staffing, excellent customer service, beautiful original designs with the best product available, visual display of the shop and cooler and teamwork in a busy creative atmosphere.

Excellent spoken and written English language skills are essential.

You are welcome to call Peter at 416-967-0893, or send a resume to peter@demarco-perpich.com

Burlington/Oakville area
We have a position for a part-time florist (designer) to work on Monday & Wednesday every week. Contact Gopa Zaworski at (905) 637-5362 or email me a copy of your resume, outlining your work experience. agop@cogeco.ca