Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
About The Position
The Famous Footwear Sales Lead helps create a welcoming store environment and a strong in-store culture that builds customer loyalty and delivers engaging customer experiences. The role supports sales goals, shares product and trend knowledge, and helps teammates improve their selling behaviors through coaching and mentorship. The Sales Lead also helps ensure smooth store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store. The position champions the company’s customer-service culture, supports an inclusive team environment, and helps customers find suitable styles and the right fit. This role requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. The job involves frequent movement and physical activity on the sales floor, including lifting and repetitive tasks.
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 role 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 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 create a welcoming store environment and foster a caring, collaborative team culture.
- Coach teammates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
- Work toward sales goals and contribute to overall store performance.
- Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing the store, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable environment.
- Follow company policies and use available team members and resources to complete tasks.
- Deliver attentive customer service and help customers find styles and brands that meet their needs.
- Promote diversity and inclusion, and support and encourage fellow associates.
- Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
- Communicate and help carry out direction set by the store manager.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.
Benefits
- 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
- Relaxed dress code and small-team environment.
- Daily access to earned pay through Dayforce Wallet without fees.
- Ability to transfer among more than 850 store locations.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
- Employee assistance programs providing emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support.
- PTO, health, and retirement benefits for eligible full-time associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
