Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Homewood, IL

11d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Famous Footwear Sales Lead provides a welcoming, customer-focused shoe store experience and helps create an in-store culture that builds customer loyalty. The role supports and motivates associates, shares trend knowledge, coaches selling behaviors, and contributes to sales goals and overall store performance. The Sales Lead helps oversee retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. They follow company policies, collaborate with store partners and resources, and deliver attentive service to help customers find suitable shoes and styles. This is a part-time role with a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

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.
• 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

• Foster a supportive team culture through integrity, drive, care, and camaraderie.
• Help coach associates on selling behaviors and Customer Connection.
• Work toward individual goals and contribute to overall store sales performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote the company culture and provide attentive, consistently high-quality customer service.
• Support an inclusive environment where associates feel valued and respected.
• Recommend shoes and styles to customers and help them find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
• Daily 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 at corporate offices.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs providing emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• 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