Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Highland, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Lead at Famous Footwear helps create a welcoming store environment and delivers a strong shoe-shopping experience for every customer. The role supports an inclusive, positive team culture, shares product and trend knowledge, and helps customers find shoes that meet their needs. The Sales Lead takes on additional responsibilities, supports and motivates associates, and contributes to store and sales goals.

The position also helps keep store operations running smoothly, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store. The Sales Lead follows company policies and works with store partners and resources to complete tasks. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 toward 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.
• 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 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 customer environment and provide attentive customer service.
• Support a culture of integrity, caring, camaraderie, diversity, and inclusion.
• Coach associates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Work toward sales goals and take accountability for individual and store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized store.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Share product and trend knowledge with associates and customers.
• Recommend shoes and styles to help customers find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Communicate and help carry out direction set by the store manager.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include 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 small-team work environment.
• Dayforce Wallet access to pay as it is earned, 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