Join the Flowers for Dreams Team!
March 5, 2015
Come join one of Business Insider’s 20 Most Inspiring Companies in America! We’re changing the way flowers are bought and sold online from right here in Chicago.
Locally crafted flowers for fair and honest prices with free delivery. And every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity.
We’re looking for scrappy self starters with a team-first mentality. If you enjoy doing cool stuff – and you’re good at it – send your resume to chicago@flowersfordreams.com today.
Available Positions:
Business Development
Customer Relationship Manager
Junior Web Developer
Flower Courier(s)
Event Sales Rep(s)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Location: West Loop, Chicago
Compensation: Salary + Commission
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Description: Sell Flowers for Dreams products and services through relationship building, qualifying prospects, and managing accounts.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Identify emerging sales opportunities
+ Pursue corporate and consumer contracts
+ Develop existing client relationships
+ Manage event sales teams
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Persistent, cooperative attitude with team-first mentality
+ Excellent communication and people skills
+ 2+ years experience in outside sales or business development
+ Intrinsically motivated with a proven track record of success
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Location: West Loop, Chicago
Compensation: Salary
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Description: Manage customer service and consumer loyalty to increase reordering via calls, emails, and community engagement.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Manage all inbound calls and emails
+ Solicit feedback from new and existing customers
+ Reconcile customer complaints and inquiries
+ Build loyalty through customer engagement initiatives
Skills/Qualifications:
+ High energy, bubbly personality with unwavering enthusiasm
+ Excellent communication and people skills
+ 2+ years experience in customer service or related fields
+ Ability to respond quickly and positively in difficult situations
+ Interest in customer relationship management
JUNIOR WEB DEVELOPER
Location: West Loop, Chicago
Compensation: Salary
Schedule: Part-Time
Job Description: Support CTO on all website development and technology projects.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Assist CTO in front end development
+ Support operations staff with website maintenance
+ Oversee daily order and inventory systems
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Experience with HTML/CSS and Javascript
+ Familiarity with PHP frameworks and MYSQL
+ Knowledge of version control and map libraries
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
FLOWER COURIER(S)
Location: West Loop, Chicago
Compensation: Hourly + Commission
Schedule: Part-Time
Job Description: Deliver flowers by hand to our amazing customers
Job Responsibilities:
+ Package bouquets and box arrangements for easy transportation
+ Sort all deliveries by route and time
+ Deliver flowers to recipient destinations
+ Greet customers with energy and enthusiasm
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Ability to problem solve in difficult situations
+ Amenable personality with unwavering enthusiasm
+ Driver’s license and fully insured vehicle
EVENT SALES REP(S)
Location: West Loop, Chicago
Compensation: Hourly + Commission
Schedule: Part-Time (May – June only)
Job Description: Manage the sale of flowers at commencement, recital, and performance events.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Prepare event supplies and prune fresh flowers
+ Manage flower sales at onsite events
+ Market business to all patrons and guests
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Excellent communication and people skills
+ Well organized, motivated personality
+ Interest in sales, marketing, and customer service
+ Driver’s license and fully insured vehicle
