Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear
About The Position
As a Famous Footwear Seasonal Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with customers, ultimately building engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters the store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling. This position is in preparation for the 2026 holiday season and requires availability during specific peak periods, including Black Friday weekend, Saturdays and Sundays in December, and December 22nd and 23rd. Overtime hours may be required to meet business needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Able to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
- Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager and/or Assistant Managers, as needed.
- Working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
- Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Love shoes and be shoe-obsessed.
Responsibilities
- Ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment and inventory) are completed according to company standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized store environment where styles are easily shoppable.
- Champion Famous culture by embodying behaviors that power Customer Connection.
- Provide stellar customer engagement, delivering consistently top-notch experiences.
- Bring your best to each day and take accountability for your effort and its impact on store performance.
- Review store performance and drive sales to achieve goals.
- Deliver clear, concise, and timely communications to the store team and employ active listening.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Seek feedback to improve your skillset and professional development.
- Embrace diversity and inclusivity, upholding a work environment where every associate feels included and respected.
- Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, uplifting and supporting others.
- Assist teammates with training and development when needed.
- Act as a shoe sleuth to find perfect styles for customers and make recommendations.
- Ensure customers leave the store with the perfect fit and a positive experience.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet business demands.
Benefits
- 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds).
- Relaxed Dress Code
- Small Team Environment
- Daily Access to Pay with Dayforce Wallet
- Ease of Transferring Locations within over 850 store locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
