Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Battle Creek, MI

5d

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help create a welcoming store environment and deliver an excellent shoe-shopping experience. You support the store team by modeling integrity, drive, and the behaviors behind the company’s Customer Connection; sharing trend knowledge; coaching teammates; and contributing to sales goals and store performance. You also help maintain retail operations, including pricing, inventory, store opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. The role calls for a positive, inclusive, customer-focused team player who enjoys recommending shoes and helping customers find the right styles and fit.

Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met. The role requires a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, and the physical ability to lift and move merchandise and remain mobile 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 lbs. 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

• Inspire teammates through integrity and drive, foster a caring and collaborative culture, and contribute coaching moments on customer-selling behaviors.
• Take accountability for sales goals and contribute to Famous Footwear’s overall performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use colleagues and available resources to accomplish tasks.
• Promote the company’s culture and deliver attentive, consistently high-quality customer service.
• Support diversity and inclusion, value and respect associates, and encourage teammates with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Recommend shoes and styles suited to customers’ needs and help customers 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.
• 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 development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to grow into corporate office roles.
• Employee assistance programs offering 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