Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • San Antonio, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Lead at Famous Footwear provides a welcoming, customer-focused shoe-store experience and helps foster a supportive, inclusive in-store culture. The role supports and motivates associates, reinforces customer-connection and selling behaviors, and contributes to sales goals and overall store performance. The Sales Lead helps maintain store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, and organization, while following company policies and using available team resources. The position also involves helping customers find suitable footwear, sharing knowledge of styles and trends, and mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

The job requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. It also involves frequent movement and physical activity on the sales floor, 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 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and foster a culture of caring, camaraderie, diversity, and inclusion.
• Coach teammates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Take accountability for individual goals and contribute to store sales and overall performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, and organization.
• Follow company policies and use fellow associates and resources to complete tasks.
• Deliver attentive customer service and help customers find suitable shoes and styles.
• Share footwear and trend knowledge with customers and the store team.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate direction set by the store manager and help associates work toward shared goals.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
• Relaxed dress code and small team environment.
• Dayforce Wallet access to pay as it is earned, 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 emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• 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