Flower delivery is a core service given by floral designers. People typically look at their selection of flower arrangements in-store or online. Customers' orders are then delivered to a recipient's office or home address.
Committed to giving customer satisfaction, florists make the effort to talk about their needs. They give customers only the most immaculate flowers and arrangements.
This means ensuring they last for more than just a handful days. And every florist knows that trying to keep flowers fresh is and needs to be their # 1 priority.
Along with working their shop, florists take orders from clients. They also ask customers about demands they have for massive gatherings and very special occasions.
Before the online world, most of the flower shop's customers were walk-ins and telephone calls. These clients generally wanted a single bouquet or arrangement delivered that same day.
Nowadays, customers often place big orders or personalized floral arrangements. These are typically specific to activities like:
a wedding
a luxurious party
holiday bash
a celebration of life.
After receiving their orders, flower designer make the designs based on the client's needs. These orders are then prepped for pick-up or sent out for delivery.
Florists are in charge of making and preparing floral arrangements for their customers. Flower delivery drivers then grab orders at flower stores and deliver them.
Flower delivery posts are typically entry-level jobs, so no background is required. But at a minimum, they need to hold a valid driver's license and a flawless driving record.
Most floral shops use box trucks to deliver their products to customers. Drivers must know how to steer and manage these vans
The typical rundown of a flower delivery drivers' duties are:
Stacking flower arrangements in the delivery vehicle
Checking for any damages informing the florist about any concerns
Delivering floral arrangements to customers' or their recipients' offices or homes
Sometimes, requesting the recipient's signature as proof of delivery
Apart from that, drivers also help in the shop or stockroom. These involve taking out deliveries of flower stocks. They may also help the staff arrange floral products in the storeroom.