Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Simpsonville, KY

10d

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and a customer-focused in-store culture. You support an inclusive, positive team environment, celebrate team and individual success, stay informed about trends, and share product knowledge with associates and customers. You take pride in executing responsibilities and helping customers find styles that meet their needs and deliver the Famous Feeling.

You help motivate and coach teammates on customer-selling behaviors, contribute to sales goals, and support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You follow company policies and use available team resources to complete tasks. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

This is a part-time position. The role requires schedule flexibility, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, as well as the ability to remain mobile on the sales floor and perform physical tasks such as lifting and frequent movement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 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 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 environment and foster a positive, caring, and inclusive team culture.
• Encourage teammates and contribute coaching moments on customer-selling behaviors.
• Take accountability for sales goals and help drive store performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use team members and resources to accomplish tasks.
• Deliver attentive customer service and help customers find suitable styles and brands.
• Share knowledge of trends and products with store associates and customers.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate and manage tasks according to direction set by the store manager.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee assistance programs with 24/7 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