Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Gonzales, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide a welcoming store environment and an engaging customer experience, helping customers find styles and brands that suit their needs and achieve the right fit. You contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture, celebrate team successes, stay informed about trends, and share your shoe knowledge with customers.

You help maintain store operations and merchandising by handling pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, and by keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You support sales goals, communicate 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; overtime may be required.

This is a part-time position. The role involves working a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds 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, 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 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

• Process pricing, shipments, fulfillment, and inventory as part of daily store operations.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop in accordance with company standards.
• Engage customers and provide attentive service, product recommendations, and assistance finding appropriate styles and fit.
• Stay informed about trends and share relevant knowledge with customers.
• Review store performance and help drive sales to achieve goals.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team, and listen actively to ensure understanding.
• Follow company policies and procedures and seek feedback to support skill development.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment and support teammates.
• Assist with training and development when needed.
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, as business needs require.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores: Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
• Dayforce Wallet provides 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 and career growth opportunities 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.

What This Job Offers

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