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. You create a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers feel valued and loyal to the store, brands, and company. You are a team player who celebrates individual and team successes, stays informed about trends, and shares that knowledge to build engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you love shoes and help every customer experience the "Famous Feeling."

Responsibilities

• Ace retail operations by ensuring daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory) are executed efficiently, keeping the store clean, organized, and shoppable.
• Champion the Famous culture by embodying behaviors that drive customer connection, providing stellar customer engagement, and delivering top-notch experiences.
• Drive sales with purpose and urgency, review store performance, and communicate clearly and timely with the team to achieve goals.
• Act with integrity by adhering to company policies, seeking feedback, and focusing on professional development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, embracing diversity and supporting teammates through training and development.
• Assist customers as a "shoe sleuth," making recommendations and ensuring they leave with the perfect fit and the "Famous Feeling."
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs, including overtime hours when required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
• Demonstrates positive communication with store associates at all levels.
• Exercises 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

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 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

• Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores, including 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 more details on the Total Rewards program.