Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Bend, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you provide a welcoming store environment and a positive shoe-shopping experience that encourages customer loyalty. You stay informed about trends, share product knowledge, and help customers find styles that meet their needs and the right fit. You contribute to a team culture that celebrates individual and shared successes and helps every customer experience the Famous Feeling.

The role supports daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, while maintaining a clean, organized, easy-to-shop store. You deliver attentive customer engagement, support sales goals, communicate clearly with the store team, follow company policies and procedures, and seek feedback for continued development. You also help foster an inclusive and supportive workplace and assist with training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be assigned 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.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop in accordance with company standards.
• Engage customers attentively, provide strong service, and recommend footwear styles and fits suited to their needs.
• Stay informed about trends and share product knowledge with customers.
• Review store performance and contribute purposefully to achieving sales goals.
• 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.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, positive work environment and support teammates.
• Assist with training and development of teammates when needed.
• 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 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 growth opportunities, including at corporate offices.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs offering 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