Presentation of the florist job

Alexandre THILMaster 1 Computer Science

The job

oIntermediate between wholesalers and clients

oTo make bouquets from cut flowers

oRequires artistic skills

oTo manage shop and take care of flowers

oTo advice customers

oTo manage flowers supply

The history

oPrehistory : Flower fossils

o17th century : Florists grows and develops

new varieties of flowers

o19th century : Florists became cut flowers merchants

How to become florist ?

oNo diploma required

oCAP (2 years)

oBP (1 year)

Where to work ?

oIn florist shop

oSupermarkets

oGarden supply stores

oFilling stations

What salary ?

oIf employed : from 1200 to 2000 £

oIf own boss : from 2000 to 4000 £

Working conditions ?

oNot very easy

oTo being upright

oIn cold and humidity

oRisk of punctures

oRisk of cuts

oEvery holiday is worked

Floral frames

Others styles

oEnglish garden

oIkebana

o…

Conclusion