Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-026

Tandy Leather Factory; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Quarterly sales bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Tandy Leather Factory in Houston, TX seeks a Seasonal Sales Associate to support the store during the busy holiday period. You will welcome customers, explain products, and process orders while learning leathercraft and contributing to a small team.

This seasonal role offers a stable schedule with no early mornings or late nights, paid holidays and PTO, and an employee discount. A quarterly sales bonus is also available as part of the compensation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or customer service is preferred.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and identify their needs.
• Explain products and services to customers.
• Monitor inventory to ensure products are in stock.
• Enter and process customer orders.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-026

Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2334

Seasonal Sales Associate

Make Your Mark™ with Tandy Leather!

Do you want to be part of a team that allows you to be you and share your passion and creativity as part of a talented and diverse retail team? Our retail stores are the center of our business, and our associates are the front line with our customers.

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to join our team and support our store during the busy holiday season. This is a seasonal position with an expected end date in December 2026

As part of the Tandy team, our store associates enjoy a consistent schedule with no early mornings or late nights, paid holidays and PTO, an employee discount, a quarterly sales associate bonus, and more!

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and develop your leatherworking knowledge and skills while working as part of a small team running a small business. You will join a heritage brand with more than 100 years of expertise in leathercraft.

Since 1919, Tandy Leather has been the resource for generations of leatherworkers, providing quality leather, tools, kits, and teaching resources worldwide.

As a century-old brand, Tandy has a deep respect for tradition, but we also embrace change, new trends, and new ways to create. From store to distribution center to corporate, Team Tandy works collaboratively every day to ensure our customer’s experience is always consistent, no matter how they choose to shop at Tandy.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and identify their needs

Explain products and services to customers

Monitor inventory to ensure products are in stock

Enter and process customer orders

Investigate and resolve customer complaints

Provide exceptional customer service throughout the customer experience

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Ability to build rapport with customers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interest in leathercraft, creativity, or hands-on projects is a plus

Physical Demands

Constant moving and standing for at least two consecutive hours

Lifting up to 30 lbs.

Stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Climbing ladders

Reaching for items above eye level

Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Seasonal Position: This position is expected to end in December 2026. Employment beyond the seasonal period is not guaranteed and would be based on business needs and available opportunities.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with Criminal Histories.

At Tandy, our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Tandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

About Tandy

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has been in business since 1919 and is a specialty retailer of a broad product line including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits.

Tandy Leather distributes its products through its 100+ North American stores located in 40 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, and Spain.