Career Opportunities

Who We Are

Lighting & Bulbs Unlimited is a small, family-owned and operated company that focuses on the enlightenment of meaningful spaces. Our main objective is on giving clients and homeowners the ability to improve their lifestyle by lighting what means most to them, well. From light bulbs and switches, lighting fixtures and lamps, all the way to a full lighting design plan, we offer a range of services and products to cater a custom solution to each client or homeowner. We're located in the growing Oakhurst community of Charlotte, near the Wendover/Monroe Road intersection.

We're Hiring!

All positions are non-remote and require a valid driver's license, resume and three non-family references. We offer benefits to full-time status employees or flexibility with scheduling for part-time status employees (within regular showroom hours).

Questions? Give Zelle a call at 704.602.0150 or email at apply@lightingandbulbs.com.

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*** Lamp + Fixture Repair Technician ***

$15.00 - $22.50/hr based on experience

What We Offer

  • Compensation is base pay + commission with uncapped earning potential
  • $15-22.50/hr.
  • Health Care, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off structure that reflects the value we find in enjoying life
  • No prospecting or generating your own leads required, but optional if you'd like to increase your sales numbers for commission purposes even more.
  • Warm leads looking to purchase fixtures, bulbs, lighting design, and more.
  • Paid Training

Job Requirements

We need a technician to complete our lamp and fixture repairs, rewires, and assist with basic installations. Previous employments that might assist with this position include ‘handyman’, electrical helper, maintenance technicians, and the like. 

This is not a remote position, it is in showroom.

  • Valid driver's license
  • Retail or Sales experience
  • Computer/technology competence (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome)
  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs
  • Two (2) years of previous experience is highly recommended

Task Examples, can teach if necessary but experience is preferred

  • Replacing sockets on lamps, chandeliers, and pendants
  • Rewiring lamps, chandeliers, or pendants
  • Adding
  • Polishing and cleaning brass
  • Soldering
  • Sand-blasting
  • Shortening cord lengths
  • Re-tapping Threads for Down rods
  • Installing a ceiling fan, sconce, or pendants, removing displays installed in the showroom, and more depending on the project/client needs. 

Opportunities 

  • Learn and improve your skillset
  • Work in a small and close-knit company setting
  • Restore and transform vintage and sentimental pieces
  • Work both independently and as a team 

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (or brief message in email body) to Zelle at apply@lightingandbulbs.com, or drop off a tangible copy at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.

*** Retail Lighting Sales Associate ***

$37,440-45,760 Base Pay + Commission with Uncapped Earning Potential

What We Offer

  • Compensation is base pay + commission with uncapped earning potential
  • $18-22/hr. base Pay
  • Health Care, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off structure that reflects the value we find in enjoying life
  • No prospecting or generating your own leads required, but optional if you'd like to increase your sales numbers for commission purposes even more.
  • Warm leads looking to purchase fixtures, bulbs, lighting design, and more.
  • Paid Training
  • Flexibility with Scheduling for Part-time

Our Ideal Candidate
has problem solving skills, the ability to work individually and in small groups, with a genuine eagerness and care to find solutions to client needs. With a drive and willingness to learn, self-train/explore products during free time at the showroom, and a professional and well-mannered communication skills towards clients and co-workers. Ideally, having some experience in sales in any home industry, such as lighting, flooring, cabinetry, etc., or any retail/sales experience genuine willingness to learn the industry.

Job Requirements

This is not a remote position, it is in showroom.

  • Valid driver's license
  • Retail or Sales experience
  • Computer/technology competence (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome)
  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs
  • Some design, lighting or other home-industry experience is highly recommended

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (or brief message in email body) to Zelle at apply@lightingandbulbs.com, or drop off a tangible copy at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.

*** Lighting Technician/Installer or Electrician's Apprentice/Helper ***

$37,440-52,000 Depending on Experience

What We Offer
  • Compensation is $18-25/hr, depending on experience
  • Monday - Friday (8 hour shifts)
  • Health Care, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off structure that reflects the value we find in enjoying life
  • No prospecting or generating your own leads required; all jobs are sold by sales staff for installation.
  • Paid Training
  • Flexibility with Scheduling if Part-time

Our Ideal Candidate
has problem solving skills, the ability to work individually and in small groups, with a genuine eagerness, care, and attention to detail to properly complete job-site tasks. From installing switches, dimmers, fixtures, ceiling fans, undercabinet lighting, recessed cans, and similar in a clean, professional and safe manner with professional and well-mannered communication skills towards clients and co-workers.


Job Requirements
This is not a remote position, it is in showroom and out on various job-sites.

  • Valid driver's license with good driving history
  • Reliable Transportation; reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
  • Electrical or Handyman experience, such as an electrical helper
  • Computer/technology competence (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome)
  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs, climb ladders, and work on ladders, scaffolding and aerial lifts if necessary.
  • Hand tools & drill required; specialty tools and equipment provided by company as per job requirements.

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (or brief message in email body) to Zelle at apply@lightingandbulbs.com, or drop off a tangible copy at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.

*** Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Driver ***

$31,200-41,600, depending on Experience

What We Offer

  • Compensation is $15-20/hr., depending on experience
  • Health Care, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off structure that reflects the value we find in enjoying life
  • Paid Training
  • Small work space environment, where this S&R role has more ownership/management in the role

Our Ideal Candidate
has problem solving skills, the ability to work individually and in small groups, with a genuine eagerness, care, and attention to detail to properly complete incoming and outgoing shipments. From keeping the warehouse in a tidy and safe condition, properly checking incoming shipments for order fulfillment and stock purposes, to shipping orders out in a timely manner, and pulling orders when clients are ready for in-showroom pickup. Job includes partial inventory checks throughout the year, keeping docks clear, and making local deliveries to homeowners and job sites while taking images or getting signatures for proof of delivery. Occasionally might assist in unboxing or preparing items for installation on job sites, if necessary.

Job Requirements

This is not a remote position, it is in showroom

  • Valid driver's license with good driving history
  • Reliable Transportation; reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
  • Computer/technology competence (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome)
  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs and climb ladders
  • Organizational or Note taking skills to properly take inventory or check items in/out
  • Showroom Vehicle/Truck Driving for local pickups/deliveries
  • Minimal Forklift driving for warehousing

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (or brief message in email body) to Zelle at apply@lightingandbulbs.com, or drop off a tangible copy at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.

*** Internship Opportunities ***

Our internship opportunities are open to college-students. Our internship positions work hand-in-hand with a former UNCC Alumni ('16) and another UNCC intern who has been offered a full-time opportunity post their December '22 graduation.

What We Offer
Compensation is between $12-15/hr., depending on your experience/skill set. Flexible scheduling to work with class schedules, holiday breaks, and exam week. Paid Training, if any.

Internship Requirements
This is not a remote position, it is in our showroom at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
• Valid driver's license & Reliable Transportation
• Computer competence (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome)
• Strong work ethic with the willingness to put your phone away during working hours
• Relevant field-of-study or the skills necessary to complete the position's tasks

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS INCLUDE:

+ Web Design Internship
We're looking for someone who can make changes and improve our website to become a more effective source of information, a more used shopping interface, and a genuine reflection of our brand; including our products and all of our services. Some training is given on Shopify, other training is self-taught through guides, forums, and other sources of learn-as-you-go tasks during work-hours, if any.

+ Digital/Social Marketer
Someone who is able and ready to create content and engagement on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. A love for creativity and knowledge of all three social media platforms is required.

+ Data Consolidation
Someone who loves working with excel to tweak data into a more consolidated and structured outcome. Importing/Exporting inventory on a website to curate the inventory in a more usable manner. General excel knowledge required.

+ Graphic Design
Someone who loves to use Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign to create eye-catching content that grasps the attention of the website users, while also translating the surrounding text in a visual way. Beginning/basic Adobe knowledge/skills are required.

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (or brief message in email body) to Zelle at apply@lightingandbulbs.com, or drop off a tangible copy at 4335 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.