Full-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds

About the Role

At Allen Edmonds, our Sales Associates deliver exceptional service, providing an engaged, customer-first experience that embodies the Allen Edmonds brand. In this role, you will develop and consistently display a detailed understanding of our sales process and product line while meeting the various needs of our customers. We offer competitive base rates with flexible schedules and the opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commission-based earning in each pay period.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and deliver exceptional customer experiences by demonstrating products and emphasizing features and benefits.
• Actively create a strong service atmosphere catering to customer needs and tastes.
• Assess and resolve customer questions or concerns professionally, ensuring a seamless brand experience.
• Support store presentation through stock work, visual display, and daily store operations.
• Assist with timely opening and closing procedures for the location.
• Maintain store location and merchandise as needed.
• Demonstrate drive and self-motivation by working toward strategic business goals while focusing on self-development and personal accomplishment.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in retail store sales, customer service, hospitality, or a comparable brand environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A self-starter who can prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with a customer service focus.
• Proficient in general computer use, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new proprietary systems.
• Able to perform point-of-sale functions, including register and cash handling.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to use step stools and/or ladders to reach inventory in the stock room.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Commissioned Sales Earnings: Opportunity to expand earnings with uncapped commissions.
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets sales and performance goals.
• Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds) plus additional seasonal discounts on Allen Edmonds products.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet (no fees).
• Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates and opportunities for career growth at corporate offices.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, health benefits, and 401(k) for full-time associates.

Starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, with the actual hourly rate meeting or exceeding the required minimum wage for the job location. For more details on total rewards, visit www.yourcaleres.com.