Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear
About The Position
As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you help create a welcoming store environment and deliver engaging customer experiences. You stay informed about trends, share product knowledge, and help customers find shoes and styles that meet their needs. You are a collaborative team member who celebrates individual and team successes and contributes to a positive, inclusive store culture. The role supports daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, while keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You engage customers, support sales goals, communicate with teammates, follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and assist with team training and development as needed. Other responsibilities may be performed to meet business needs, and 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 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Ability to meet 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.
- Help keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop.
- Provide attentive customer engagement and consistently strong customer experiences.
- Stay informed about trends and product styles and share knowledge with customers.
- Recommend shoes and help customers find styles and the right fit for their needs.
- Review store performance and work with purpose to achieve sales goals.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to teammates.
- Follow company policies and procedures and seek feedback to improve.
- Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment.
- Assist teammates 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.
- Daily 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 with emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
- 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
