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: Ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory) are executed efficiently, keeping the store clean, organized, and shoppable.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion the Famous culture by delivering stellar customer engagement and top-notch experiences, helping customers find the styles and brands they crave.
• Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: Drive sales with purpose and urgency to achieve store goals. Review performance, communicate clearly and timely with the team, and employ active listening to ensure understanding.
• Act with Integrity: Adhere to company policies and procedures, seek feedback to improve your skills, and focus on professional development.
• Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity, maintain a positive mindset, and support teammates through training and development.
• Be a Shoe-off: Assist customers in finding the perfect styles to suit their needs, making shoe recommendations and ensuring they leave with the perfect fit.

Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs. Overtime hours may be 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.
• Working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that meets business needs, 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 details on the Total Rewards program.