Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Troutdale, OR

73d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help provide an excellent shoe-store experience by creating a welcoming environment and fostering a customer-focused, inclusive store culture. You support and motivate teammates, share knowledge of trends, and help customers find styles that suit their needs and fit well.

The Sales Lead drives sales toward store goals, supports selling behaviors through coaching, and helps maintain store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, organization, and product presentation. The role follows company policies, uses available team resources, and contributes to a positive and supportive environment. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

The role requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Physical work includes frequent movement and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The position is part-time.

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, 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 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 contribute to a caring, inclusive store culture.
• Support and coach teammates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Work toward sales goals and contribute to overall store performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, organization, and shoppable product presentation.
• Follow company policies and use team members and other resources to accomplish tasks.
• Provide attentive customer service and recommend shoes and styles that meet customer needs.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Manage multiple tasks and communicate direction set by the store manager.

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 small-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.
• Employee assistance programs offering emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support through online and phone access.
• 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