Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • South Lebanon, OH

22h • $11 - $14

About The Position

The Famous Footwear Sales Lead helps provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and fostering a positive in-store culture. The role supports customers in finding suitable shoes, shares trend knowledge, contributes to customer loyalty, and takes pride in achieving sales and operational goals. The Sales Lead is a team player who supports associates, celebrates individual and team successes, and takes on additional responsibilities.

The position includes supporting coaching and selling behaviors, pursuing sales goals, and maintaining store operations such as pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, organization, and presentation. The Sales Lead follows company policies, collaborates with partners and store resources, promotes an inclusive culture, and mentors and trains associates. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

The role requires working a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and frequent movement and extended periods of mobility 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, and meet the role’s availability requirements.
• 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 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 create a welcoming store environment and inspire teammates through integrity, drive, and a caring, collaborative culture.
• Support coaching moments and selling behaviors that strengthen the Customer Connection.
• Take accountability for personal goals and contribute to store performance by driving sales.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use colleagues and other resources to accomplish tasks.
• Promote Famous Footwear’s culture and deliver attentive, consistent customer service.
• Support diversity and inclusion and help associates feel valued and respected.
• Recommend shoes and help customers find styles and fits suited to their needs.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate direction set by the store manager and manage multiple tasks.

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.
• 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 careers at corporate offices.
• 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