Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

About the Role

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture. You help customers find styles they love, build loyalty to the store and brands, and celebrate team successes. You stay informed about trends, share that knowledge with customers, and help everyone experience the "Famous Feeling."

Responsibilities

• Ace Retail Operations: Ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory) are completed efficiently, keeping the store clean, organized, and shoppable.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion the company culture by delivering stellar customer engagement and consistently top-notch experiences.
• Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: Drive sales with purpose and urgency, review store performance, and communicate clearly and timely with the team to achieve goals.
• Act with Integrity: Adhere to company policies and procedures, seek feedback for professional development, and maintain high standards.
• Bring the Positive Vibes: Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, maintain a proactive mindset, and support teammates through training and development.
• Be a Shoe-off: Assist customers in finding the perfect styles and fit, making shoe recommendations to ensure they leave satisfied.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs, including overtime hours if required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (preferred).
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work positively with associates at all levels.
• Independent judgment and discretion, partnering with the Store Sales Manager as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to work holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours to meet business needs.

Skills

• Passion for shoes and customer service.
• Proactive and positive mindset.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Active listening and clear communication.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• 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

• Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds).
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Supportive and hands-on setting where you can showcase your authentic self.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet (no fees).
• Ease of Transferring Locations: Over 850 store locations available for easy transfer.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, health, and retirement benefits for eligible full-time associates. Visit www.yourcaleres.com for details.