Part-Time Sales Lead

Base pay range

$17.41/hr - $21.76/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead
, 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 love to take on additional responsibilities and take pride in your execution. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes.

You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with the store team and customers, which builds engaging customer experiences. Most importantly you LOVE shoes and whatever your style you help every person who enters the store feel a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

• Inspire that Famous Feeling:
  Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with your integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie. To help others be their best, you’ll raise your hand to help infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era:
  Bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts!
• Ace Retail Operations:
  Know the ins-and-outs of your store like the back of your hand, ensuring it runs like a tightly laced sneaker— from pricing to inventory, nothing gets past your keen eye for detail. You’ve got opening and closing the store dialed, keeping it clean, organized, and all our famous styles easily shoppable.
• Connect the Dots:
  Maintain high standards and adhere to company policies. Utilize partners and resources to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer:
  Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection, leaving customers wowed with consistently top‑notch experiences powered by attentiveness to customer service and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.
• Bring the Positive Vibes:
  Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, ensuring every associate feels valued and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, uplifting and supporting others.
• Be a Shoe‑off:
  You are shoe‑obsessed. When a customer enters the store, you’re a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs. It brightens your day to make shoe recommendations and ensure our customers leave the store with the perfect fit—and that Famous Feeling.

Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

• Associate Discount: 30% discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment.
• Daily Access to Pay:
  Get paid as you earn, without fees, with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations:
  Transfer within over 850 store locations.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities:
  Education assistance up to $7,500 per year for full‑time associates and opportunities for growth at corporate offices.
• Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to support options, including emotional support, work‑life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full‑time associates. Total Rewards program details available online.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Retail store management experience or relevant management experience.
• Experience motivating a team to accomplish a goal.
• Skills in managing multiple tasks and communicating direction set by the store manager.
• Ability to mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Flexible schedule availability: holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Mobility on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Team player with positive attitude and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor associates.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Retail