Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
About The Position
The Famous Footwear Sales Lead provides an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and fostering an engaging, customer-focused team culture. The role supports and motivates associates, contributes to sales goals, shares knowledge of footwear trends, and helps customers find suitable styles and fit. The Sales Lead also supports daily store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store while following company policies. The position requires a positive, inclusive approach to teamwork and customer service, along with the ability to take on additional responsibilities and help meet business needs. The role involves working a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, as well as extended periods of mobility on the sales floor and physical store 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 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 inspire teammates through integrity, drive, and a culture of care and camaraderie.
- Coach associates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
- Take accountability for individual goals and contribute to store performance by driving sales.
- Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing the store, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
- Follow company policies and use colleagues and available resources to complete tasks.
- Promote the company culture and deliver attentive, consistently strong customer experiences.
- Support diversity and inclusivity and help associates feel valued and respected.
- Recommend footwear styles and help customers find products that meet their needs and fit.
- Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
- Communicate direction set by the store manager and manage multiple tasks.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.
Benefits
- 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
- Relaxed dress code and small-team work environment.
- Daily 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 grow careers at corporate offices.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs with 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
