Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Merriam, KS

4d • 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 take on additional responsibilities, execute with pride, support and celebrate your team, and stay informed about trends to create engaging experiences. You help customers find shoes that fit their needs and style while contributing to store goals and the Famous Feeling.

The role includes supporting teammates through coaching, driving sales, helping manage store operations, maintaining pricing and inventory standards, and ensuring the store is clean, organized, and easy to shop. You help uphold company policies, communicate direction set by the store manager, mentor and train associates, and promote a positive, inclusive team environment. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

This part-time role requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. The position involves frequent movement on the sales floor and physical activities including lifting, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.

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 being part of 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 and meet the role’s availability requirements, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and provide attentive, customer-focused service.
• Support and motivate teammates, including contributing coaching moments related to customer connection and selling behaviors.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their impact on overall store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing the store, and keeping it clean, organized, and shoppable.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive and positive team culture in which associates feel valued and respected.
• Recommend shoes and styles that meet customers’ needs and help them find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate and help carry out direction set by the store manager.
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive small-team environment.
• Dayforce Wallet provides access to earned pay 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 growth opportunities, including at corporate offices.
• Employee assistance programs with emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support available online and by phone.
• Paid time off, health benefits, 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