Sales Lead, Retail, Retail Sales

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #63690 WOODFIELD MALL, 5 WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands. As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead
, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You create a welcoming environment and in‑store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and remain loyal to the store, our brands, and our company. You love taking on additional responsibilities, take pride in your execution, are a team player, celebrate individual and team successes, stay informed about trends, and build engaging customer experiences.

You love shoes and help every person who enters feel a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

• Inspire that Famous Feeling
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  Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie. Help others be their best by infusing coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Elevate to Your Goal‑Crushing Era
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  Bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals, and drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve them. Every shoe sale counts.
• Ace Retail Operations
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  Know the ins‑and‑outs of your store like the back of your hand and ensure it runs smoothly— from pricing to inventory. Open and close the store, keep it clean and organized, and make all styles easily shoppable.
• Connect the Dots
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  Maintain high standards, adhere to company policies, and use fellow partners and resources to accomplish tasks.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer
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  Champion our Famous culture by embodying the Customer Connection behaviors, delivering top‑notch experiences powered by attentiveness and determination.
• Bring the Positive Vibes
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  Embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensure every associate feels valued and respected, and maintain a positive, proactive mindset.
• Be a Shoe‑off
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  Be shoe‑obsessed. Recommend the perfect styles to suit each customer’s needs and help them leave with the perfect fit and the Famous Feeling.

• Our Shoe Discounts
  : 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment
  : A supportive, hands‑on setting with a relaxed dress code.
• Daily Access to Pay
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  Earn and get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations
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  Transfer among over 850 store locations.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities
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  Education assistance up to $7,500 per year for full‑time associates and opportunities to grow at corporate offices.
• Employee Assistance Programs
  : 24/7 access to support options—including emotional support, work‑life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources—via online and phone.
• Benefit Offerings
  : PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full‑time associates. See  for details.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Experience motivating a team to achieve goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate direction set by the store manager.
• Demonstrated mentoring and training of associates on selling and operational processes.
• Flexible schedule and availability, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

• Regularly lift up to 40 lb from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Support frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Knowledge of general retail practices and procedures needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Team‑player skills, bringing energy and enthusiasm to encourage associates and achieve goals together.
• Manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude and communicate the game plan set by the store manager.
• Mentor and train associates on selling and operational processes.
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Commercial pay matrix reviewed regularly and updated. Starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit  to review all associated benefits.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. It seeks and engages talent from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.