Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear
About The Position
As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment, engaging customers, sharing knowledge of shoe trends and brands, and helping customers find suitable styles and fit. You contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture and celebrate individual and team success. The role also supports day-to-day store operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, inventory, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. Associates review store performance, work toward sales goals, follow company policies and procedures, communicate with teammates, and assist with training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs; overtime may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
- Ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, partnering with the Store Sales Manager as needed.
- Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Ability to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
- Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive customer engagement and help customers find shoe styles and fits that meet their needs.
- Share knowledge of footwear trends, brands, and styles with customers.
- Complete daily store tasks such as pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory.
- Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop according to company standards.
- Support a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful store environment.
- Review store performance and work with purpose toward sales goals.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to teammates.
- Follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and work on professional development.
- Support teammates and assist with training and development when needed.
Benefits
- 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
- Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
- Dayforce Wallet provides access to earned pay without fees.
- Ability to transfer among more than 850 store locations.
- Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
- Career growth opportunities, including opportunities at corporate offices.
- Employee assistance programs with emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support.
- PTO, health, and retirement benefits for eligible full-time associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
