Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Arvin, CA

2d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help provide a welcoming, engaging shoe-store experience and build customer loyalty to the store, its brands, and the company. You support a caring, inclusive team culture, share knowledge about trends, and help customers find shoes that meet their needs.

The role combines customer service and selling with support for store operations. You help coach teammates on customer-connection and selling behaviors, work toward sales goals, maintain store standards and follow company policies, and assist with opening and closing. You also mentor and train associates, communicate direction set by the store manager, and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule and meet 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 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 deliver attentive customer service that encourages customer loyalty.
• Help coach teammates on selling behaviors and customer connection.
• Drive sales and take accountability for individual goals and their impact on store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use available team members and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive team culture, and encourage and uplift associates.
• Recommend shoes and styles to customers and help them find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Manage multiple tasks and communicate 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.
• Relaxed dress code and small-team work 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.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs, including 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