Part-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds • Oakbrook, IL

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About The Position

At Allen Edmonds, Sales Associates deliver exceptional service through an engaged, customer-first experience that embodies the Allen Edmonds brand. They develop and consistently demonstrate a detailed understanding of the sales process and product line while meeting customers’ needs. The role offers competitive base rates, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission in each pay period.

Sales Associates build customer relationships, demonstrate products and explain their features and benefits, and help create a strong service atmosphere tailored to customers’ needs and tastes. They address customer questions and concerns professionally to provide a seamless brand experience. They also support store presentation and operations, including stock work, visual displays, opening and closing procedures, and maintenance of the store and merchandise. Associates work toward business goals while focusing on self-development and achievement. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in retail store sales, customer service or hospitality, and/or applicable experience in a comparable brand environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask as a self-starter in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Customer-service-focused approach.
• Proficiency with general computer use and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details about unfamiliar proprietary systems.
• Ability to perform point-of-sale functions, including register operation and cash handling.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to use step stools and/or ladders of varying sizes to reach stockroom inventory.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail store sales, customer service or hospitality, and/or a comparable brand environment (1–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by demonstrating products and explaining features and benefits.
• Build customer relationships and provide service tailored to customers’ needs and tastes.
• Create a strong service atmosphere and resolve customer questions or concerns professionally.
• Perform stock work, visual display tasks, and daily store operations.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures in a timely manner.
• Help maintain the store location and merchandise as needed.
• Work toward strategic business goals while focusing on self-development and achievement.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.
• Perform point-of-sale functions, including register operation and cash handling.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission-based earnings.
• Monthly incentive bonus opportunity when the store meets required sales and performance goals.
• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, plus additional seasonal discounts on Allen Edmonds products.
• Dayforce Wallet access to earned pay without fees.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• PTO, health benefits, and 401(k) for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed