Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Wichita, KS

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Famous Footwear Sales Lead helps create a welcoming store environment and delivers a strong shoe-shopping experience for customers. The role supports the store team by modeling integrity, drive, and a positive, inclusive culture; coaching selling behaviors; and motivating associates to meet sales goals. The Sales Lead helps manage day-to-day retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store. They follow company policies, work with store resources to complete tasks, stay informed about trends, and recommend shoes that meet customers’ needs. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

This is a part-time role with a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. The work requires extended time on the sales floor and frequent physical activity, including lifting, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Some retail store management experience, or relevant management experience in lieu.
• Previous experience working on a team and motivating others to accomplish a goal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate direction set by the store manager.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the role’s availability requirements, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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

• Create a welcoming customer environment and provide attentive customer service.
• Model integrity, drive, and Famous Footwear’s customer-focused culture for teammates.
• Coach associates on selling behaviors and the Customer Connection.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their impact on store performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote diversity and inclusivity, and support and encourage associates.
• Recommend shoes and styles that meet customers’ needs and help ensure a good fit.
• 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.
• Dayforce Wallet daily access to earned pay 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, 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