Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands. As a 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 say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company.

Responsibilities

• Inspire that Famous Feeling: Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with your integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie. Help infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: Bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals.
• Ace Retail Operations: Know the ins-and-outs of your store and ensure it runs smoothly—from pricing to inventory, opening and closing procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized, and shoppable environment.
• Connect the Dots: Adhere to company policies and utilize fellow partners and resources to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our culture by embodying behaviors that power our Customer Connection, delivering consistently top-notch experiences through attentive customer service and a determination to provide the styles and brands customers crave.
• Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring every associate feels valued and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, uplifting and supporting others even in the face of challenges.
• Be a Shoe-off: Share your passion for shoes by helping customers find the perfect styles to suit their needs, making recommendations, and ensuring they leave with the perfect fit and that Famous Feeling.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience.
• Previous experience being on a team and motivating others to accomplish a goal.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing 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 – 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 (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• 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 a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement benefits for eligible full-time associates. For more details, visit www.yourcaleres.com.