Sales Associate (Seasonal)

Boot Barn in Temple, Texas is welcoming seasonal Sales Partners to help customers find the right boots, apparel and gear while delivering an engaging in-store experience. This part-time, onsite role suits people who enjoy talking with customers, learning product details and staying active on the sales floor. It’s a good fit if you like a retail pace, value teamwork, and want to be part of a company that emphasizes community and heritage.

Boot Barn positions its workforce as Partners and stresses collaboration, belonging and supporting one another. The company culture looks to balance traditional western heritage with new ideas, and it talks about making a positive impact through collective effort. The vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit, one handshake at a time, and the job sits squarely in a storefront that’s focused on serving customers day in and day out.

If you’re energized by helping customers, building product knowledge, and contributing to a strong merchandising and sales floor, you’ll likely enjoy this seasonal role.

A day on the boots floor

Seasonal Sales Partners foster a service-first selling environment, aiming to surpass expectations and strengthen customer relationships over time. They become knowledgeable about product categories and are able to translate features and benefits into benefits for the customer, especially when promotions are active. The role involves keeping the floor looking inviting, supporting displays and store upkeep, and assisting with stock handling and replenishment as needed while staying aligned with current promotions. Transactions at the POS are handled accurately and efficiently, with attention to cash and media accountability, and there’s ongoing collaboration with the leadership team to identify ways to sharpen skills and improve metrics. Compliance with local, state and federal laws, as well as company policies, is part of the daily routine, and reliability in attendance and appearance is expected. Other duties may be assigned by management as needed.

What helps you excel in this seasonal role

• You bring strong communication and customer-service skills, plus the ability to manage time wisely and stay organized.
• You’re open to a range of shifts to support the business, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• You’re flexible with scheduling and prepared to work longer hours when necessary.

Nice-to-haves that set you apart

• A customer-centric and sales-driven mindset, with the ability to listen to customers and suggest products that fit their needs.
• Clear, professional communication and the capacity to share information effectively with teammates and customers.
• A trustworthy approach, with respect for company values and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Pay, perks and practical details

Boot Barn offers a competitive hourly wage, plus selling incentives (SPIFFS) and a monthly store sales bonus. Partners also enjoy a merchandise discount, 50% off Exclusive Brands and 40% off third-party brands. There is a Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners, with eligibility noted, along with Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance and a 401(k) plan that includes generous company matching. The company promotes flexible schedules and aims to support work/life balance, and there are growth opportunities as the company opens 50+ new stores each year.

Compensation varies by geography, skills, experience, and tenure. Boot Barn hires Seasonal Partners on a temporary basis using business needs; seasonal employment begins when a Partner is hired and ends on the date set by management, with no guarantee of continued employment. The workspace is designed to be clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated, with moderate noise levels. The physical demands include standing, walking and squatting for much of the shift, lifting up to 40 pounds, and the ability to read, count and write to complete documentation and reports. Visual and sensory demands include the ability to see, hear and speak well, along with close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception. Manual dexterity is required for handling items and using equipment. The environment supports reasonable accommodations for differently abled individuals as needed. For eligibility and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Boots Barn provides assistance in the application process by visiting a store or distribution center or by calling Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4. The California Privacy Notice is available here: California Privacy Notice.

Boot Barn is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. The company’s core value of community brings people together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive collective success.