Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear
About The Position
The Seasonal Associate at Famous Footwear provides a welcoming, engaging shoe-store experience and supports customer loyalty to the store, its brands, and the company. The role involves helping customers find suitable styles and fit, sharing product and trend knowledge, and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture. The associate supports daily retail operations, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory, while keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. They help drive sales and achieve store goals, communicate clearly with teammates, follow company policies, seek feedback, and support team training and development when needed. Other responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs, and overtime may be required. This role requires frequent movement and physical activity, including lifting, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Associates must be able to work on the sales floor for extended periods and regularly lift up to 40 pounds using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
- Ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while partnering with the 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 business needs, 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 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
- Complete daily store tasks, including pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory.
- Keep the store clean, organized, and merchandise easy to shop in accordance with company standards.
- Provide attentive customer engagement and help customers find styles and brands that meet their needs.
- Share knowledge of footwear trends and make shoe recommendations, helping customers find the right fit.
- Review store performance and contribute to sales goals with accountability and urgency.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with the store team and listen actively to support mutual understanding.
- Follow company policies and procedures, act with integrity, and seek feedback for professional development.
- Promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and support teammates.
- Assist with training and development of teammates when needed.
- 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.
- Supportive, hands-on small-team environment.
- Daily access to earned pay through Dayforce Wallet without fees.
- Ability to transfer among more than 850 store locations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
