Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Missoula, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help create a welcoming store environment and deliver engaging customer experiences. You support the store team by modeling integrity, drive, and a caring, inclusive culture; coaching associates on customer connection and selling behaviors; and motivating the team to meet sales goals. You stay informed about trends, help customers find suitable shoes, and take pride in maintaining strong store execution.

The role also supports day-to-day retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. Sales Leads follow company policies, use available team resources to complete tasks, and help mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

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 and meet availability requirements, 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and provide attentive customer service.
• Model integrity, drive, and a supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Coach associates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Take accountability for sales goals and help drive store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing and inventory.
• Open and close the store and help keep it clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use team partners and resources to accomplish tasks.
• Recommend shoes and styles that meet customers’ needs and help them find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate direction set by the store manager and manage multiple tasks.
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

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 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.
• 24/7 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