Store Manager - Famous Footwear
About the role
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 full-time Store Manager, you are passionate about serving your community by providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family.
Responsibilities
Inspire the Customer Connection: You’ll inspire the team with integrity and drive, fostering a culture centered on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both.
Lead Talent Discovery: You’ll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store’s sales growth.
Own Retail Operations: You’re an expert in day-to-day store operations (from pricing to shipment processing to inventory and everything in between) and put in the work so the store runs like a tightly laced sneaker.
Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll bring your best self to each day and take ownership of your goals and their impact on Famous’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination, utilizing insights from business analysis and observations to refine strategies and enhance results.
Be the Architect of a Winning Culture: You’ll create a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower, ensuring each associate feels included and respected.
Requirements
Has a High School Diploma/GED.
1-5 years of retail store management experience, specialty retail preferred.
Builds constructive and effective relationships within store teams.
Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals.
Displays an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates at all levels.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion, partnering with Territory Sales Manager as needed.
Displays cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis.
Demonstrates expertise and proven ability to lead general retail practices and procedures.
Can work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.
Has basic computer skills.
Qualifications
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.
Skills
Passionate about serving your community by providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family.
Enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and educating your team to do the same.
Experienced in day-to-day store operations (from pricing to shipment processing to inventory and everything in between).
Expertise in leading, managing, motivating, and communicating positively with store Associates at all levels.
Proven ability to lead general retail practices and procedures.
Independent judgment and discretion, partnering with Territory Sales Manager as needed.
Cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.
Basic computer skills.
Benefits
Monthly Performance Bonus.
Career Development and Learning Opportunities.
Socially responsible hiring practices.
Shoe Discounts.
Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment.
Daily Access to Pay.
Employee Assistance Programs.
Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement.
Pay
Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.