Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Edinburgh, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and positive in-store culture. You support customers in finding shoes that fit their needs, share knowledge of trends, and help build customer loyalty. You take on additional responsibilities, contribute to team success, and help associates deliver engaging customer experiences.

The role supports sales goals and store performance, helps coach associates on customer-connection and selling behaviors, and contributes to daily retail operations. Responsibilities include opening and closing the store, maintaining pricing and inventory, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You follow company policies, use available resources to complete tasks, and help foster an inclusive, supportive team culture.

This is a part-time role. The position requires schedule flexibility, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours, as well as the ability to meet the physical demands of working on a 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

• Create a welcoming store environment and help deliver consistently strong customer experiences.
• Encourage and support teammates, including providing coaching on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Work toward individual goals and contribute to the store’s overall sales performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, store opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use fellow associates and other resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive culture in which associates feel valued and respected.
• Help customers identify appropriate shoe styles and recommend products to meet their needs.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, hands-on small-team 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.
• 24/7 employee assistance programs, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• PTO, health benefits, 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