Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Wichita, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Sales Lead at Famous Footwear helps create a welcoming store environment and deliver engaging customer experiences. The role supports the store team by modeling customer-focused selling behaviors, encouraging and coaching associates, and helping achieve sales goals. The Sales Lead stays informed about shoe trends and shares product knowledge with customers and teammates.

The position also helps keep the store operating effectively, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable sales floor. The Sales Lead follows company policies, makes use of available resources, promotes an inclusive and supportive team culture, and may take on other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

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.
• Demonstrated 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and foster a culture of care, integrity, and camaraderie.
• Model and reinforce customer connection and selling behaviors, including through coaching moments with teammates.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their contribution to store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use team members and available resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive culture in which associates feel valued and respected, and maintain a positive, supportive attitude.
• Help customers find suitable shoes by making recommendations and providing attentive service.
• Stay informed about trends and share product knowledge with customers and the store team.
• 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 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 eligible full-time associates.
• Career development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to grow careers at corporate offices.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering 24/7 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