Store Manager - Famous Footwear

About the Role

As a full-time Store Manager at Famous Footwear, you will lead your store team to meet and exceed Talent, Culture, and Operational responsibilities. You will inspire a customer-centric culture, drive sales growth, and ensure operational excellence while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire The Customer Connection: Foster a culture centered on customer relationships and operational excellence. Develop internal talent by assessing strengths, motivating associates, and modeling selling behaviors to enhance the Customer Connection.
• Lead Talent Discovery: Proactively seek and network with exceptional external talent. Develop strong succession plans for leadership roles and hire individuals passionate about delivering top-notch customer experiences.
• Own Retail Operations: Oversee day-to-day store operations, including pricing, shipment processing, and inventory management. Leverage store standards to ensure products are easily shoppable and make strategic staffing decisions based on associate availability and business needs.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Drive sales with purpose, using business analysis and observations to refine strategies. Align operational efforts with available resources and key partnerships to achieve success.
• Be the Architect of a Winning Culture: Create an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. Maintain a positive mindset, promote team engagement, and set a winning example for your team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-5 years of retail store management experience, specialty retail preferred.
• Ability to build constructive relationships, set objectives, and organize work to meet and exceed goals.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train, coach, and develop associates.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, and financial/quantitative analysis.
• Expertise in general retail practices and procedures.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that meets business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Passion for serving the community and providing an exceptional shoe store experience.
• Enthusiasm for product knowledge and staying up-to-date on trends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals.
• Independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.

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

• Monthly Performance Bonus: Earn rewards for meeting monthly goals.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Access education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates and opportunities to grow your career at corporate offices.
• Shoe Discounts: Enjoy a 30% associate discount across Caleres’s retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Work in a supportive small team environment with a relaxed dress code.
• Daily Access to Pay: Use Dayforce Wallet to access earned pay without fees.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Receive 24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, health, and retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.yourcaleres.com.