Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Atascocita, TX

261d

About The Position

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! 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 Assistant Store Manager, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role of the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a people leader, developing your ability to motivate a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support an in-store culture where customers say, “I'll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and supporting the education of the store team to do the same. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes, and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

Requirements

• Has a High School Diploma/GED.
• Has at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
• Demonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
• Exhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates.
• Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager.
• Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis and decision making.
• Has advanced working knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the Customer Connection by fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships.
• Champion Talent Discovery by seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels by ensuring daily operations run smoothly.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results by driving sales and improving overall performance.
• Be a Culture Builder by supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Be our Store Manager's Right Hand by stepping into their role when they are away.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores.
• Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Relaxed dress code policy.
• Daily Access to Pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of transferring locations within over 850 store locations.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED