Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Canton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Famous Footwear Sales Associates provide a welcoming store environment and engaging customer experiences, helping customers find shoes and styles that suit their needs. Associates stay informed about trends, share product knowledge, and contribute to customer loyalty and the Famous Footwear culture.

The role supports daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, and helps keep the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. Associates work as part of a team to achieve sales goals, communicate effectively, follow company policies and procedures, seek feedback, and support teammates’ training and development when needed.

This is a part-time position. The role may require overtime to meet business needs and a flexible schedule that includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and frequent movement 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 recommend shoes and styles that meet customers’ needs.
• Stay informed about trends and share product knowledge with customers.
• Complete daily store tasks, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and products easy to shop in accordance with company standards.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive store culture and support customer connection.
• Review store performance and work toward sales goals with accountability and urgency.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to ensure understanding.
• Follow company policies and procedures and seek feedback to improve skills and professional development.
• Support teammates and assist with training and development when needed.
• Work with the Store Sales Manager as needed.

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.
• 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.
• 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