Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Anchorage, AK

12d • Onsite

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 teammates through coaching and encouragement, contribute to sales goals, and help maintain store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, and organization. You follow company policies, collaborate with store partners and resources, and champion an inclusive culture where associates and customers feel valued. You use your knowledge of shoes and styles to recommend products and help customers find the right fit.

This position may also include other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs. The role requires a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, as well as frequent activity on the sales floor and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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 pounds 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

• Help foster a supportive, welcoming culture and provide coaching moments to teammates about customer connection and selling behaviors.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their contribution to store performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and shoppable.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Deliver attentive customer service and help customers find suitable styles and the right fit.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage and support fellow associates.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate and help implement 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.
• Dayforce Wallet provides 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 with 24/7 access to 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