Florist
Sell flowers in a shop for people to give as gifts. Create beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements for people to enjoy at home or at special events.
About the job
Salary
Source: National Careers Service
Weekly
£250
Entry level
£462
Experienced
Monthly
£1,083
Entry level
£2,000
Experienced
Yearly
£13,000
Entry level
£24,000
Experienced
Information not available
people are currently employed
Low growth
No change in number of jobs in 5 years
These figures refer to this job and similar ones with comparable skills and qualifications. They only apply to Scotland. Source: Oxford Economics
What it's like
You would sell flowers and plants in shops for people to use to decorate their homes or give as gifts.
You’d create beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements for people to enjoy at home or at special events like weddings and conferences.
You’d combine your artistic flair with your knowledge of plants and flowers to design and assemble flower arrangements, bouquets and wreaths.
You would:
chat with customers to find out what they need
help people choose suitable flowers and plants
come up with suggestions for floral arrangements and explain your ideas to customers
make up bouquets and arrangements based on your ideas, design books and your customers' requirements
prepare flowers for formal displays, for example at weddings, conferences or exhibitions
set up displays
deliver orders to customers
advise customers on how to look after the flowers or plants they buy
You may also sell gifts, greetings cards and decorations. If you run your own business, you would keep accounts and carry out other administration tasks.
Hours
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Skills for Work: Retailing
There are no formal qualifications for this role. An interest in floristry or retail and skills in English and maths would be useful.
Once in a job, you may be able to work towards qualifications such as a City & Guilds Floristry Diploma (SCQF Level 5).
Qualifications and experience that show retail and customer service skills, such as Skills for Work Retailing (SCQF Level 5) or previous work experience in a florist shop.
A driving licence.
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