Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Baraboo, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help create a welcoming store environment and deliver an engaging customer experience. You support a caring, inclusive team culture, help teammates strengthen customer connection and selling behaviors, and contribute to sales goals and overall store performance. You also help keep store operations running smoothly, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store. The role includes following company policies, using available team resources, staying informed about trends, recommending shoes to customers, and mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule and meet 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and deliver consistently attentive customer service.
• Encourage and support teammates, including offering coaching on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their effect on store performance.
• Assist with retail operations such as pricing and inventory, and support store opening and closing.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use fellow associates and other resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive and positive team culture where associates feel valued and respected.
• Recommend shoe styles and help customers find products that meet their needs and fit well.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate the store manager’s direction and manage multiple tasks.
• 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 access to earned pay 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.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering 24/7 emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support through online and phone access.
• 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