Available Positions

Floral Assistant/Delivery Driver

Position Overview:

 The Floral Assistant/ Delivery Driver is responsible for carefully and safely packing and transporting all floral product produced at Hoffman Design Group successfully to our clients. This position is also responsible for supporting the design staff in processing flowers, creating arrangements, and assisting event setup .

Responsibilities Include:

·      Pack and load floral arrangements weighing 3lbs to as much as 75lbs onto delivery vans using a cart while keeping them protected from severe climate

·      Deliver floral arrangements as needed and place them in designated locations, as well as remove the old arrangement.

·      Help process flowers when they arrive to our offices.

·     Assist Head Floral Designer with creating arrangements.

·      Clean and sweep design room.

·      Assist with floral event setup and takedown.

·      Part time position with opportunity for full time

 Requirements:

·      Must have a clean driving record

·      Must have a valid Driver’s License and be in possession of it at all times

·      Personal vehicle (if applicable) must be fully insured

·      Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changes in daily schedule

·      Must feel comfortable driving in the city and on highways

·      Ability to prioritize deliveries and follow instructions outlined on paperwork

·      Excellent personal skills when interacting with public and co-workers

·      Available to work some weekends is a plus.

Horticultural Technician

Position Overview:

Horticultural technicians are personable and have a good knowledge and understanding of plants and the care they need. They are responsible for taking care of plants at our clients throughout Philadelphia. Techs have consistent face-to-face interactions with our clients, so it’s important that you are able to sustain pleasant interactions and professional relationships.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deep understanding and knowledge of plants and their needs
• Ability to ID and treat any plant-based pests or disease
• Ability to be self-managed & self-motivated
• Ability to communicate with administrative team, in a timely manner when needed
• Flexible availability is preferred, Monday - Friday, full or part-time.

Requirements:

•  Horticultural experience preferred
• Proactive, hard-working, and punctual
• Excellent communication skills
• Proper pruning and planting skills
• Knowledge of seasonal garden maintenance routines
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to drive a 14 ft truck is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and SS#
• Hardscaping and carpentry experience is a plus
• Must be energetic, motivated, hardworking, honest, reliable, responsible and love working with plants.

Landscape Installer

Position Overview:

The Landscape Installer is responsible for the installation, replacement, and maintenance of interior and exterior landscapes according to HDG standards. Installers will complete daily assignments based upon preplanned, scheduled work and client needs. The ability to handle a variety of tasks is essential for this role.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Complete daily assignments, utilizing appropriate materials and equipment

  • Communicate with client to ensure customer satisfaction

  • Ensure proper horticultural practices with plants, planting, and maintenance duties

  • Cover maintenance duties for Horticultural Specialists as needed (see Horticultural Specialist job description)

  • Knowledge of plant material, identification, and planting techniques

  • Assist with inventory control: monitor levels of moss, foam, Styrofoam, leaf shine, mulch

  • Daily horticultural reporting of actions taken during installation or maintenance duties

  • Daily communication of client feedback, job status, equipment problems, etc

  • Daily and weekly vehicle inspections for maintenance and cleanliness

  • Assist with pick up and drop off of all vehicles in need of maintenance/repair

  • Other duties may be assigned

  • Overtime offered at time and a half.

  • This position is full-time with benefits.

Requirements:

  • Must have a clean driving record

  • Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changes in the daily schedule

  • Excellent personal skills when interacting with the public, clients, and coworkers

  • Ability to use general computer programs

  • Ability to use computerized hand-held telephone systems with training

  • Minimum high school diploma or the equivalent

  • Must have an interest in horticulture

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and be in possession of it at all times Personal vehicle must be fully insured

  • Lift and carry materials up to 100 lbs

  • Stand and walk for extended periods of time

  • Sit and/or ride in vehicles for extended periods of time

  • Work indoors or outdoors in elements and/or temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot

Seasonal Landscape Installer

Position Overview:

The Landscape Installer is responsible for the installation, replacement, and maintenance of interior and exterior landscapes according to HDG standards. Installers will complete daily assignments based upon preplanned, scheduled work and client needs. The ability to handle a variety of tasks is essential for this role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Complete daily assignments, utilizing appropriate materials and equipment
• Communicate with client to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure proper horticultural practices with plants, planting, and maintenance duties
• Cover maintenance duties for Horticultural Specialists as needed (see Horticultural Specialist job description)
• Knowledge of plant material, identification, and planting techniques
• Assist with inventory control: monitor levels of moss, foam, Styrofoam, leaf shine, mulch
• Daily horticultural reporting of actions taken during installation or maintenance duties
• Daily communication of client feedback, job status, equipment problems, etc
• Daily and weekly vehicle inspections for maintenance and cleanliness
• Assist with pick up and drop off of all vehicles in need of maintenance/repair
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a clean driving record
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changes in the daily schedule
• Excellent personal skills when interacting with the public, clients, and coworkers
• Ability to use general computer programs
• Ability to use computerized hand-held telephone systems with training
• Minimum high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must have an interest in horticulture
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be in possession of it at all times • Personal vehicle must be fully insured
• Lift and carry materials up to 100 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Sit and/or ride in vehicles for extended periods of time
• Work indoors or outdoors in elements and/or temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot

Sales & Design Consultant

Mission Statement:

Hoffman Design Group’s purpose is to leave people and their environments in a better place than we found them. Our Design & Sales Consultants create environments to improve the quality of life in the workplace and home by bringing people and plants together. We are the go-to company for transforming Philadelphian’s work, play, and life environments. We provide environmentally conscious horticultural displays and designs that delight people as they progress through their day-to-day lives. We are leaders in the horticultural design industry for innovative design concepts, attention to detail, and seamless customer care.

Job Description:

The Design Consultant is someone who is experienced in both sales and design. The Design Consultant works closely with clients to create cutting edge designs in our full range of services such interior and urban exterior landscaping, floral design, and holiday displays. The range of these specific services may vary based on the scope of the client design. The Design Consultants coordinate with internal staff to ensure that their projects are installed and maintained properly, with maximum profitability and exceptional customer service.

Requirements:

Sales

  • Prospect for new business and develops leads

  • Produce sales results/revenue based upon pre-determined sales goals

  • Sell tropical plants, decorative containers, plant maintenance, seasonal color, living walls, moss walls, rooftop gardens, and many types of plant maintenance plans to businesses and organizations

  • Travel to potential/existing clients in local geographic region

  • Prepare proposals for potential/existing clients for full scope of services offered

  • Update and maintain client databases and CRM as needed

  • Prepare and send correspondence as needed to leads/prospects/clients

Project Management

  • Direct involvement in selection and purchasing of materials such as plants, containers, and related supplies as necessary, including completing the necessary POs

  • Provide operations department with necessary paperwork (i.e. proposal, stock requisition) for purchases, delivery, and installation of new projects

  • Project management to include participating and supervising installations when appropriate to ensure quality and efficiency as needed

Customer Care

  • Act as key liaison between Hoffman Design Group and customers

  • Maintain proactive relationships

  • Routinely visit job sites and resolve problems quickly

  • Maintain relationships with potential/existing clients through routine phone calls, emails, and personal visits

Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and sales skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • A person who enjoys engaging in conversations, both on-line and off

  • Strong administrative and computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and facility with corporate CRM applications

  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage priorities with minimal supervision

  • An independent thinker and task master

  • An insistence on honesty, transparency and integrity

  • Plant knowledge is a plus, but not required.

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