Part-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds

About the role

At Allen Edmonds, our Sales Associates deliver exceptional service, via 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 being able to meet the various needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Build Relationships & Exceptional Customer Experiences
• Assist customers by demonstrating products, emphasizing features and benefits
• Actively build a strong service atmosphere, catering to the needs and tastes of customers
• Assess and resolve customer questions/concerns in a professional manner, ensuring a seamless brand experience
• Perform tasks including stock work, visual display, and daily store operations
• Support the open and closing procedures for the store location
• Absorb and maintain the necessary maintenance of the store location and merchandise, as needed
• Drive & Self-Motivation: Consistently work towards the strategic goals of the business, while maintaining a focus on self-development, personal accomplishment and a constant push for achievement

Essential Functions

• Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• Commissioned Sales Earnings: There is an opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals
• The Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, plus additional seasonal discounts on AE products
• Daily Access to Pay: Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
• Employee Assistance Programs: Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via both online & via phone
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for employees that want to develop their careers at our corporate offices

Benefit Offerings

• PTO
• Health
• 401(k)

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• 1-3 years of experience in retail store sales, customer service/hospitality environment, and/or a combination of applicable experience in a comparable brand environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• A self-starter who can effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment; and is customer service focused
• Proficient in general computer, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems
• Able to perform point of sales functions, including register and cash handling

Physical Requirements And/or Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Ability to use step stools and/or ladders of varying sizes to reach inventory in 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

Allen Edmonds is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.