Now Hiring:
Sales Associate (Part-Time) Asheville, NC
Location: YEWO Shop – Downtown Asheville, NC
Hours: 3 shifts/week | 11 AM – 6 PM
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (with flexibility to trade Saturdays)
YEWO is a social enterprise committed to ethical production, sustainable living, and meaningful employment in Malawi. With a global team of 23 (20 in Malawi, 3 in the U.S.), we're looking for a warm, organized, and values-driven part-time Sales Associate to support our new Asheville storefront.
If you love connecting with people, care about conscious consumerism, and want to be part of a purpose-filled team in a beautiful, mission-aligned retail space—we’d love to meet you!
Who You Are
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and passionate about ethical design and fair trade values
- Personable and a great communicator, with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and organized with a positive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable standing and being on your feet for long periods
- Familiar with Shopify and Google Docs/Sheets (or eager to learn)
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs
- 1+ year of retail or customer service experience preferred
What You’ll Do
Customer Experience
- Create a welcoming, inspiring atmosphere for all customers
- Share YEWO’s mission and product stories to foster genuine connections
- Process sales, gift wrap, and respond to customer inquiries with care
- Meet daily sales goals through strong product knowledge and suggestive selling
Retail Support
- Open and close the shop with shared responsibilities
- Restock inventory and assist with visual merchandising
- Receive, price, and organize incoming inventory
- Fulfill and ship online and wholesale orders
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout each shift
Team Collaboration
- Communicate clearly and consistently with founders and teammates
- Attend monthly team meetings and occasional in-person events
- Pitch in wherever needed—from deep cleaning to order packing
- Provide feedback on customer preferences, product suggestions, and general shop needs
- Share ideas—we value your perspective!
Marketing Assistance (as needed)
- Support the lead sales associate and founder with content creation (stories, posts, reels)
- Help with copywriting for email newsletters and other marketing assets
Perks
- Work in a mission-driven, inspiring space
- Join a tight-knit, impact-based team
- Be part of a global story through ethical commerce
- Enjoy a generous store discount
To Apply: