Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers feel valued and loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You take pride in taking on additional responsibilities and executing them well, celebrating both individual and team successes. You stay informed about trends and share that knowledge to build engaging customer experiences, all while fostering a love for shoes that helps every customer leave with that Famous Feeling.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teammates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie while coaching on selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Take accountability for daily goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance, driving sales with purpose and determination.
• Oversee retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening/closing procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized, and shoppable store.
• Adhere to company policies and utilize resources to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Champion Famous Footwear’s culture by delivering consistently top-notch customer experiences through attentive service and a determination to meet customer needs.
• Embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring every associate feels valued and respected while maintaining a positive and proactive mindset.
• Leverage your passion for shoes to make personalized recommendations, ensuring customers leave with the perfect fit and that Famous Feeling.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience.
• Experience working on a team and motivating others to accomplish goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate direction set by the store manager.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• 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.
• Strong team player with the energy and enthusiasm to encourage fellow associates and achieve goals.
• Positive attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks while communicating the game plan set by the store manager.
• Skilled at mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on team environment.
• Daily access to earned pay without fees through Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of transferring between over 850 store locations.
• Career development and learning opportunities, including education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates and growth opportunities at corporate offices.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing 24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• For eligible full-time associates: Paid Time Off (PTO), health benefits, and retirement plans. Details available at www.yourcaleres.com.