Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Baraboo, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide a welcoming store environment and a positive shoe-shopping experience that builds customer loyalty to the store, its brands, and the company. You stay informed about trends, share that knowledge with customers, and help customers find styles and shoes that fit their needs. You contribute to team success and help create an inclusive, supportive store culture.

You support daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, and help keep the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You engage customers, drive sales toward store goals, communicate clearly with teammates, follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and assist with training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

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

• Complete daily store tasks, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and styles easy to shop.
• Provide attentive customer engagement and consistently strong customer experiences.
• Stay informed about trends and recommend styles and brands to customers.
• Review store performance and drive sales to achieve goals.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to teammates.
• Follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and pursue professional development.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and support teammates.
• Assist with training and development when needed.
• Help customers identify suitable styles and achieve the right fit.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and a small, supportive team environment.
• Access to earned pay through Dayforce Wallet 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.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• 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