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Introduction into JZ Flowers & Plants

We are JZ! Founded in 1990 and one of the most progressive suppliers of flowers and plants into large-sized retail organisations in the UK, Ireland and America. In 2020 we decided with the DFG to consolidate production sites across the UK & IE and SuperFlora’s production moved to Newport & Intergreen’s to Naas. We still have production and offices at Holbeach and Moulton.

We share the vision of ‘making life colourful’ with the flowers and plants we supply throughout the world. We love short communication lines, high level of responsibility and we like to work closely together in our team-based organisation

With craftmanship and passion we are working on the development of the plant categories for all our retail customers. In developing the ranges we focus on serving the consumer and customers on a sustainable and transparent way. We are continuously working – together with our supply chain partners – on the optimal supply chain in which product quality has the highest priority.

Besides our focus on the customer, we also very much value the well-being and personal development of our employees. After all, the employees are the beating heart of our organisation. You are the basis for the success of JZ and together we are:

Making Life Colourful

We are looking for a Junior Designer to work alongside our New Product Design Team based in Holbeach.

Working closely with the Account Managers, this role will involve the development of added value horticultural ranges for major retailers. Organisation of samples, mocking up, costing and creation of products to meet with customer's requirements. Working with products from concept through to final production. Customer requests are delivered to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

The responsibilities of this role include:

· Responsible for creating and designing product ranges from concept design to launch following the specification of customer’s briefs.

· Ensure all products developed are fit for purpose and achieve the required margin while meeting tight deadlines.

· To be responsible for the ordering, make-up, and display for photoshoots, presentations, and any ad hoc request.

· Preparation of hardware specifications and briefings to suppliers (far east, Europe & UK)

· Create suitable pack count solutions.

· Photography (including mock ups and editing)

· Preparation of graphics/packaging required.

· Manage artwork & hardware sign-off process internal & external.

· Manage all administrative tasks from concept through to launch, including creating NPD sheets & customer offers.

· Liaising with internal departments both in the UK and Holland

· Visit stores on a regular basis, document, and feedback.

· Assist and support internal teams such as technical and production with pre-productions (Newport – Hull)

· Create and ensure all hardware order forms are thoroughly checked and accurate.

The ideal candidate will:

· Be a team player with a flexible approach.

· Be motivated and hardworking with a can-do attitude.

· Possess good time management and organisational skills.

· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office

· Possess a full driving license and own transport.

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Flexibility to travel in UK & Overseas

Personal attributes for this role include:

• Commercial drive
• Dynamic, proactive, responsible and result oriented attitude.
• Self-starting and ability to work independently.
• (Near-) Native speaker of British
• Personable manner with resilience to pressurised environment
• Excellent presentation and strong analytical skills·
• Great team worker including ability to guide multiple disciplines into the chosen direction and have the ability to work together with colleagues over different locations.

Experience in Horticulture / FMCG industry and experience in flower/plants supply will be advantageous.

This is a salaried, full-time position, with company benefits. Hours of work will be based on 08:00hrs to 16:30hrs Monday to Friday however additional hours over the peak periods will be required to include early starts, late finishes and weekend working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• SPALDING: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Florist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location