Full-Time

Sales Associate

Tecovas

Tecovas

501-1,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer western boots and leather goods

Compensation Overview

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

+ Incentives

Raleigh, NC, USA

In Person

Must be able to commute to Raleigh, NC; part-time 15-20 hours/week; weekend/evening shifts.

Category
Retail (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, and kneel as you organize and stock inventory.
  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly
  • Must be able to reliably commute to and from the work location
  • Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week
  • Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), evenings and holidays as needed
  • Exceptional selling skills, customer service, and clientele
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Independent, proactive, results-driven work ethic
  • Utmost character, honesty, and transparency
Responsibilities
  • Supports a sales-driven environment of genuine customer experience and demonstrate extraordinary service standards
  • Delivers high-quality product services with attention to detail - such as branding, debossing, boot stretching, brim shaping, and boot shines - to ensure a premium customer experience
  • Supports store team with receiving shipment and preparing product for floor placement
  • Plans for, tracks and communicates all in transit shipment information to the leadership team
  • Maintains an efficient and well-organized stockroom ensuring accessibility to employees
  • Assists in and/or leads the restock process to continually maintain store stock levels
  • Demonstrates loss prevention awareness through assisting in cycle counts and transfers
  • Participates in ongoing staff education and through the sharing of product knowledge
  • Assists in the maintenance of the building facilities

Tecovas is a direct-to-consumer western brand that sells high-quality cowboy boots, apparel, accessories, and leather goods. It operates online and through physical retail locations, cutting out middlemen to offer premium products at more accessible prices. Customers shop via its own website or Tecovas stores, providing a seamless buying experience and consistent product quality across channels. The company differentiates itself by combining top-tier craftsmanship with value, rather than relying on traditional wholesale margins. Tecovas’ goal is to grow rapidly while delivering durable, stylish western wear that makes premium goods more affordable for a broad audience.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$105.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's shop-in-shops broaden national distribution.
  • June 2026 The Vault reissued retired Annie boots, signaling pricing power and loyalty.
  • October 2025 invent.ai rollout automated allocation across Tecovas' store network.

What critics are saying

  • Freebird Stores faces Tecovas' trade-dress lawsuit in Western District of Texas.
  • Wholesale expansion at Bass Pro and Nordstrom risks discounting Tecovas' premium image.
  • Cowboy trend reversal would crush boot-heavy sales and store economics by 2027.

What makes Tecovas unique

  • Tecovas' direct-to-consumer western specialization keeps premium boots and apparel tightly controlled.
  • Paul Hedrick founded Tecovas in 2015, and David Lafitte joined as CEO in 2022.
  • 2026 Bass Pro and Nordstrom partnerships expand reach without abandoning Tecovas' core identity.

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Benefits

We offer insurance plans that pay 99% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO policy

Corporate wellness program

Competitive salary

Generous employee discounts!

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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