Job description

About us

Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant, SC is a small, locally owned business. We are fun, inclusive, customer-centric and our goal is to bring people and nature together with an exciting and educational working environment!.

Our work environment includes:

Relaxed atmosphere
Flexible working hours
Casual work attire
Lively atmosphere
Safe work environment

We are seeking an outgoing individual to join our exciting team of nature lovers here at Wild Birds Unlimited in Mt. Pleasant. We’re welcoming Part-Time Sales Associates with great retail and service skills. Providing excellent service to our truly amazing customers is top priority, second ONLY to keeping our team happy and fulfilled! Working at our store is an opportunity to learn about the beautiful birds and diverse nature that can be found right outside the back door. Our goal is to support and educate our friendly customers about backyard birds and teach them how to create a beautiful wildlife refuge in their own backyard!

Our Sales Associates work with other staff, including the owner, to bring to life the store’s mission – “We Bring People and Nature Together®…And We Do It With Excellence!” The difference between Wild Birds Unlimited and other retailers goes far beyond what we sell. It's who we are! Enthusiasm, professionalism, informed advice and superior customer service are the hallmarks of our staff. To that end, we provide training with regard to backyard bird feeding, bird watching and product knowledge.

Requirements:

Prior retail experience preferred
Friendly, outgoing disposition.
Wild bird feeding experience is a plus but we can train
Interest in nature and wildlife is a requirement
Must be available to work weekends as well as weekdays
Must be available to work during peak busy periods. Vacations are not permitted during these periods which are announced ahead of time.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb. bags of birdseed as we offer carryout services to all of our customers
Ability to work in a fast paced setting and spend extended periods of time on ones feet.
Comfortable with computers and able to use a computer-based POS system and Excel spreadsheets (training provided).

We offer:

The bird, hobby, product, and sales training needed to do the job well
A positive, rewarding, and pleasant working environment
Generous store discount after 60 days of service
Flexible hours
Free product to help you learn more about the hobby
The ability to grow your skill set while directly impacting the growth of a small business
Opportunity for advancement

Advancement Opportunities:

Full-time opportunities are available for part-time employees that excel in their position. From there, team leader and management positions may also become available.

Paid Training: Yes

Pay frequency: Every other week

Management: Store Manager & Store Owner work with and at the store

Employees working per shift: 4 or fewer

This Job Is:

A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.00+ per hour, based on experience and availability

Benefits:

Employee discount, sales incentives, flexible schedule, fun and educational work environment

Shift: Hours are 10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday & 12pm-5pm on Sundays

Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

E-mail your resume to Mark & Danielle Motley at [email protected] or swing by the store to fill out an application.