Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Schenectady, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and an in-store culture that builds customer loyalty. You support the store team, take pride in executing responsibilities, share knowledge of trends, and help customers find shoes that fit their needs and style.

The role combines customer service and sales with store operations and team support. Sales Leads help coach associates on customer-connection behaviors, work toward sales goals, support opening and closing, and maintain pricing, inventory, cleanliness, and organization. They follow company policies, use available resources, and contribute to an inclusive, positive team culture.

This is a part-time position. The schedule is flexible and may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. The role involves regular lifting and frequent movement on the sales floor.

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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and inspire teammates through integrity, drive, and a caring, collaborative attitude.
• Support coaching on selling behaviors and customer-connection practices.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their effect on overall 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 fellow associates and other resources to accomplish tasks.
• Promote the company’s culture and deliver attentive, consistently high-quality customer service.
• Encourage an inclusive environment where associates feel valued and respected, and support teammates with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Recommend shoes and styles that meet customers’ needs and help them find the right fit.
• 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.
• Opportunities 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 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