Sales Associate (Part-Time)

About the Role

Spring Step Shoes, part of Spring Footwear Corp., is growing—and we’re looking for energetic, customer-focused sales professionals to join our team at Tanger Outlets Asheville. For over 30 years, Spring Footwear has built a reputation for combining comfort, style, quality, and value across our portfolio of brands. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love building customer relationships, and enjoy turning great service into great sales, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet or exceed individual sales goals, conversion targets, and customer service expectations
• Build genuine relationships with customers by identifying their needs and recommending the right products
• Maximize every customer interaction through upselling, cross-selling, and add-on sales opportunities
• Maintain a clean, organized, visually appealing, and shop-ready sales floor
• Receive, unpack, process, and merchandise incoming shipments accurately
• Process e-commerce and ship-from-store orders with attention to detail and shipping standards
• Assist with inventory accuracy, stock replenishment, and loss prevention practices
• Represent Spring Step Shoes with professionalism, energy, and brand pride
• Collaborate positively with teammates, mall management, vendors, and corporate partners
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for customers and team members

Requirements

• Friendly, outgoing, and confident engaging with customers
• Goal-oriented and motivated by sales performance and commission opportunities
• Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment
• Professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Qualifications

• Previous retail, sales, customer service, or commission-based experience preferred
• Outlet, footwear, fashion, or specialty retail experience is a plus
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
• Comfortable standing for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and climb ladders as needed

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Uncapped sales commissions
• Employee discounts across all Spring Footwear brands
• Career advancement and cross-training opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, team-driven culture
• Flexible scheduling

Schedule

Part-Time (15–25 hours per week). Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.

Pay

Competitive hourly pay with uncapped sales commissions.