Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Woodburn, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide a welcoming store environment and a strong customer experience. You help customers find shoes that suit their needs, share knowledge of trends and brands, and build customer loyalty. You work as part of a team, contribute to store performance, and help create an inclusive and supportive workplace.

You support daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, while keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You follow company policies and procedures, communicate effectively with teammates, and assist with training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs; overtime may be required.

The role requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds, frequent movement and physical activity, and extended periods of mobility on the sales floor.

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, engaging customer service and help customers find suitable styles and the right fit.
• Share knowledge of shoe brands and trends and make recommendations to customers.
• Complete daily retail tasks, including pricing, processing shipments, fulfillment, and inventory.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop according to company standards.
• Support store sales goals by reviewing performance and working with purpose to drive sales.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to teammates.
• Follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and work to improve professionally.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment and support teammates.
• Assist with training and development when needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
• Dayforce Wallet access to pay as it is earned, 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 development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to grow careers at corporate offices.
• Employee assistance programs offering emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support.
• PTO, health, and retirement benefits for eligible full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED