Job Title: Cashier/Support - Wild Birds Unlimited

Location: 518-B Cordova Rd. , Santa Fe, NM

Wild Birds Unlimited is a friendly local shop in search of a personable and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a cashier/ back room support. The ideal candidate will bring retail experience, effective communication skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for providing information about birds and products to our customers. We are seeking someone with cash handling experience, knowledge of sales techniques, ability to work in the backroom safely, and who embodies a friendly and welcoming demeanor.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers warmly and provide information about bird products in an engaging manner
•  Process transactions accurately using cash registers or other equipment
•  Handle cash, credit card, and other forms of payment in accordance with company policies
•  Maintain an awareness of product inventory to aid customers in making informed purchasing decisions
• Up-sell additional merchandise by highlighting product features
• Keep the checkout area clean and organized
• Collaborate with the sales team to meet customer needs
• Recieve shipments from freight carriers, noting damage etc. when shipment arrives
• Unload pallets and boxes
• Price and stock product
• Restock the sales floor

Skills Required:

Retail Experience: A background in retail settings is preferred.
Effective Communicator: Ability to express oneself clearly when interacting with customers.
Eye for Detail: Attention to accuracy when processing transactions.
Knowledge of Sales Techniques: Familiarity with sales strategies is beneficial but not mandatory.

Personality Traits:

Friendly: A positive attitude that makes customers feel welcome.
Eager to Learn: Willingness to expand knowledge about birds and their related products.
Cooperative: Works well within a team environment while also able to take initiative independently.
Honesty & Kindness: Demonstrate genuine care towards all interactions.

• Bag or box purchased items if needed.
• Carry bags of bird seed to customers cars if needed.
• Processes return transactions.
• Discounts purchases by redeeming coupons.
• Collects payments by accepting cash, check, or charge payments from customers and makes change for cash customers.
• Balances cash drawer by counting cash at beginning and end of work shift.
• Provides pricing information by answering questions.
• Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

[Work Hours & Benefits] Part time 3-4 days a week, 9:30am-5:00pm.Position includes 6 paid holidays, 1 week paid vacation, quarterly bonus plan, accrued sick leave, retirement plan, 25% employee discount, as well as a yearly allowance of $600.00 to use in store, 30 minute paid lunch break.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• 0-1 years of retail experience desired
• Knowledge of birds preferred
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Readily adjusts schedule, tasks, and priorities when necessary to meet business needs

If you possess these skills and traits while sharing our passion for wildlife conservation, we encourage you to apply for this position at Wild Birds Unlimited.

Job Types: Part-time

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person