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Retail Sales Associate Reptiles & Exotic Animals

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The Serpentarium

Elk Grove, CA (In Person)

$45,760 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/18/2026

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Retail Sales Associate - Reptiles & Exotic Animals The Serpentarium - 2.3 Elk Grove, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Interpersonal skills Customer service Maintenance Shelf stocking Content creation Cleaning Stocking Store maintenance Retail sales Full Job Description Work With Amazing Animals Every Day The Serpentarium is a specialty retail store dedicated to reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and the supplies needed to care for them . We serve everyone from first-time reptile owners to experienced hobbyists. We are looking for a sales-driven, customer-focused team member who enjoys working with people, educating customers, and helping them feel confident about their purchases without pressure. This is a fun, fast-paced retail environment where you'll interact with incredible animals while helping customers find the right pets and products. Reptile keepers, hobbyists, and exotic animal enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to apply. What You'll Do Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with customers Assist customers in selecting reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, habitats, feeders, and supplies Use consultative sales techniques to help customers make the right purchase Educate customers on proper reptile and exotic animal care Safely handle reptiles and assist with animal care and enclosure maintenance Maintain clean habitats and organized retail displays Help with inventory, stocking, and merchandising Ring sales on POS with accurate cash handling Create fun social media content featuring animals and products Post short videos and content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Qualifications Retail sales or customer service experience required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to guide customers to a sale without being pushy Interest in reptiles, amphibians, or exotic animals Comfortable learning to handle reptiles and invertebrates Basic familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Reliable transportation Flexible schedule including weekends and some evenings Physical Requirements This is an active retail job .
Candidates must be able to:
Bend, twist, squat, push, pull, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch Lift and carry up to 30 lbs Stand and move around the store for extended periods Assist with cleaning enclosures, stocking products, and store maintenance Ideal Candidate Keeps or has previously kept reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates Enjoys educating others about animal care and habitat setup Is comfortable handling reptiles and feeder insects Likes creating animal videos or social media content Has a genuine passion for exotic animals and responsible pet ownership When applying, please tell us: What reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates you have kept (if any) Your favorite species and why Any social media pages where you've posted animal content
Pay:
$18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): How comfortable are you handling reptiles or exotic animals?
Experience:
Retail sales: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Required)
Work Location:
In person