Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Livonia, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Sales Lead at Famous Footwear helps create a welcoming store environment and a strong customer-focused culture. The role supports customer connection and sales, shares product and trend knowledge, encourages and coaches teammates, and contributes to an engaging shopping experience. The Sales Lead takes accountability for sales goals and helps maintain store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, and organization. The position also promotes company policies, inclusive teamwork, and attentive customer service.

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 and meet the role’s availability requirements, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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

• Help foster a caring, collaborative store culture and encourage teammates through coaching moments related to customer-selling behaviors.
• Drive sales and take accountability for personal goals and their contribution to store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote the company’s customer connection culture and provide attentive, consistently strong customer service.
• Support diversity and inclusion, and help associates feel valued and respected.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude and encourage and support fellow associates.
• Recommend shoes and styles suited to customer needs and help customers find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate and help carry out direction set by the store manager.

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.
• 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 development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to pursue careers at corporate offices.
• 24/7 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