Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Front Royal, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide an engaging shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and helping customers find styles and brands that suit their needs. You stay informed about trends, share your knowledge, and contribute to customer loyalty and the store’s performance. You work as part of a team and support an inclusive, positive store culture.

The role also supports daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory. Associates keep the store clean, organized, and easy to shop, follow company policies and procedures, communicate with teammates, and help with training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs, and overtime may be required.

The position requires frequent activity on the sales floor, including walking, standing, lifting, and other physical tasks. The posting identifies this as a part-time role and notes that schedules may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

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 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, welcoming customer service and help customers find appropriate shoes, styles, and brands.
• Stay informed about trends and share relevant knowledge with customers.
• Complete daily store tasks, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop according to company standards.
• Support Famous Footwear’s customer-focused culture and contribute to positive customer experiences.
• Review store performance and work to achieve 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.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and support teammates.
• Assist with training and development when needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs; overtime may be required.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
• Dayforce Wallet access to earned pay without fees.
• Opportunities 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 into corporate roles.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• PTO, health benefits, 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