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FLOWER DELIVERY

Flower delivery is the main service offered by flower designers. People normally look at their collection of flower arrangements in-store or online. Clients' orders are then delivered to a recipient's address.

Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction, florists put in the time to discuss their needs. They bring customers only the most perfect flowers and arrangements.

This means ensuring that they last for more than just a few days. And any flower designer knows that striving to keep flowers fresh is and should be their # 1 priority.

Proper Storage In-Store and Before Delivery

One of the most practical ways to enjoy long-lasting flowers is to keep them cool. It's also ideal to put them off of direct daylight.

To help make that happen, most, if not all, florists own at least one fridge cooler in their store. This keeps their stock of flowers cool and fresh. Some people even invest in particular storage equipment to keep their floral products at a crisp 36-46 ° F. Florists also keep finished arrangements in a cooler prior to delivery or pick-up. This keeps the flowers in great health until they make it to the client or recipient.

A lot of larger shops also buy cooling vehicles or temperature control devices. With temps at 36-46 ° F, floral orders remain fresh despite long-distance rides.

Several flower shops also have same-day delivery in their local area and neighbouring areas. So, clients can send wonderful arrangements to their loved ones as promptly as a few hours!

Development of Flower Delivery

Along with managing their store, florists get orders from customers. They also talk to clients about demands they have for big events and very special occasions.

Prior to the web, a lot of the flower shop's clientele were walk-ins and telephone calls. These customers typically wanted a single bouquet or arrangement delivered that same day.

Nowadays, customers sometimes place large orders or tailor-made floral arrangements. These are normally specific to gatherings like:

  • a wedding
  • a grandiose party
  • holiday bash
  • a celebration of life.
After getting their orders, florists design the designs based on the client's needs. These orders are then prepped for pick-up or given out for delivery.

Who Does the Flower Delivery?

Florists are in charge of making and putting together floral arrangements for their customers. Flower delivery drivers then gather floral orders at flower stores and deliver them.

Flower delivery posts are usually entry-level duties, so no prior experience is required. But at a minimum, they need to hold a valid driver's license and a spotless driving record.

Most floral shops use box trucks to deliver their items to customers. Drivers must know how to drive and manage these vans

The general run-through of a flower delivery drivers' tasks are:

  • Packing flower arrangements into the delivery vehicle
  • Looking for any damages notifying the florist about any issues
  • Delivering floral pieces to customers' or their recipients' homes or offices
  • Occasionally, requesting the recipient's signature as proof of delivery
Besides that, drivers also help in the shop or storehouse. These include unloading deliveries of flower stocks. They may also help the staff organize floral products in the storage room.



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