Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Moline, IL

14h • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Part-Time Sales Lead at Famous Footwear helps create a welcoming store environment and an engaging customer experience. The role supports a positive, inclusive team culture, shares product and trend knowledge, and helps customers find shoes that suit their needs. The Sales Lead contributes to sales goals, assists with coaching teammates on customer connection and selling behaviors, and takes responsibility for store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store. The position also follows company policies, supports associates, and helps meet the needs of the business as required.

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 and meet role availability requirements, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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 environment and inspire teammates through integrity, drive, caring, and camaraderie.
• Help coach teammates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Take accountability for sales goals and contribute to Famous Footwear’s overall 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.
• Champion the company culture and provide attentive, consistently high-quality customer service.
• Promote diversity and inclusivity, and support associates with a positive and proactive mindset.
• Recommend shoes and styles to customers and help them find the right fit.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores: Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• 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 to grow careers at corporate offices.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering 24/7 access to 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