Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Lorain, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you help deliver a welcoming, engaging shoe-store experience and foster a supportive in-store culture. You share knowledge of trends, inspire and support teammates, and help customers find styles and brands that suit their needs. You take pride in executing additional responsibilities and contributing to individual and team success.

The role supports sales goals and overall store performance, coaches teammates on customer-connection selling behaviors, and helps maintain store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, cleanliness, and organization. The Sales Lead follows company policies, uses available resources, promotes an inclusive and positive team environment, and mentors associates in selling and operational processes. Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

The position requires frequent activity on the sales floor, including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Associates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques, and remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.

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 of it.
• 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 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

• Inspire teammates through integrity and drive, foster a caring and collaborative culture, and provide coaching on customer-connection selling behaviors.
• Take accountability for sales goals and contribute to Famous Footwear’s overall performance by driving sales.
• Support store operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use coworkers and other resources to complete tasks.
• Promote Famous Footwear’s customer-service culture and deliver attentive, consistent customer experiences.
• Support an inclusive environment where associates feel valued and respected, and maintain a positive, proactive attitude.
• Recommend shoes and styles to customers and help them find an appropriate fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Manage multiple tasks and communicate the direction set by the store manager.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED