Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • O'fallon, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Famous Footwear Sales Lead helps deliver a welcoming, engaging shoe-store experience and build customer loyalty. The role supports the store team by modeling integrity, drive, and a positive, inclusive attitude; sharing product and trend knowledge; and coaching associates on customer-connection and selling behaviors. The Sales Lead contributes to sales goals and overall store performance while helping ensure the store is clean, organized, and easy to shop. Responsibilities also include supporting retail operations such as pricing and inventory, opening and closing the store, following company policies, and using team members and other resources to complete tasks. The position requires customer-focused shoe recommendations and a commitment to helping customers find the right styles and fit.

This is a part-time role requiring schedule flexibility, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. The job involves frequent movement on the sales floor and lifting up to 40 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate the direction set by the store manager.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Help create a welcoming store environment and model integrity, drive, and supportive teamwork.
• Coach associates on selling behaviors and customer-connection practices.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their contribution to store performance.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and maintaining a clean, organized, shoppable store.
• Follow company policies and use team members and available resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive and positive culture in which associates feel valued and respected.
• Provide attentive customer service and recommend shoes and styles suited to customers’ needs.
• Share knowledge of footwear trends with customers and the store team.
• 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.
• 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