Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres • Spokane, WA

8d • $18 - $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 an in-store culture that builds customer loyalty. You take on additional responsibilities, execute with pride, contribute as a team player, stay informed about trends, and share your knowledge with teammates and customers. The role supports sales goals, customer service, store operations, and the development and motivation of associates.

The Sales Lead helps foster a culture of care and camaraderie, coaches teammates on customer-connection selling behaviors, and keeps store operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include supporting pricing and inventory accuracy, opening and closing the store, maintaining a clean and organized shopping environment, following company policies, and delivering attentive service. The position also involves recommending footwear to help customers find styles that meet their needs.

This role requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. It involves frequent movement and physical activity on the sales floor, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

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 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 inspire teammates through integrity, drive, and a culture of care and camaraderie.
• Support and coach associates on selling behaviors that strengthen the customer connection.
• Take accountability for sales goals and contribute to overall store performance.
• Support retail operations, including pricing, inventory, opening and closing the store, and keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Follow company policies and use available partners and resources to complete tasks.
• Promote the company’s culture and deliver attentive, consistently high-quality customer service.
• Help maintain an inclusive, respectful team environment and uplift and support fellow associates.
• Recommend shoes and styles to customers and help them find the right fit.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code and supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
• Daily access to earned pay through Dayforce Wallet, without fees.
• Transfer opportunities 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 24/7 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