Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Position: Store Manager - Famous Footwear
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Description  Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
As a full-time  Store Manager , you are  passionate  about  serving your community  by providing the  best shoe store experience for the whole family . You do this by  challenging yourself  and  leading  your  store team  to meet and exceed  Talent, Culture, and Operational  responsibilities of your role. You are a  people leader , taking  pride  in your leadership and ability to  motivate  a team to achieve  sales targets  and  growth goals .

Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you create an  in-store culture  where customers say,  “I’ll take it”  and are  loyal  to your  store , our  brands , and our  company . You are enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and educate your team to do the same. Most importantly, you  LOVE shoes , and regardless of your style, you help  every person  who enters your store experience a little bit of that  Famous Feeling .
What You’ll be Doing
Inspire The Customer Connection:  You’ll inspire the team with integrity and drive, fostering a culture centered on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. You’ll dedicate time to develop internal talent by assessing associates’ strengths and opportunities, motivating new levels of greatness by modeling the selling behaviors and infusing coaching moments to power our Customer Connection.
Lead Talent Discovery:  You’ll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store’s sales growth. No empire is built overnight, so you’ll invest time, effort, and resources in developing strong succession plans for leadership roles within the store. When interviewing, you’ll hire individuals passionate about creating top‑notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell.
Own Retail Operations:  You’re an expert in day‑to‑day store operations (from pricing to shipment processing to inventory and everything in between) and put in the work so the store runs like a tightly laced sneaker. As a framework for success, you’ll leverage our store standards, keeping all our famous styles easily shoppable. As the strategic mind behind staffing decisions, you balance associate availability, peak times, and seasonal demands to keep our team equipped to deliver exceptional service.
Leverage Insights to Deliver Results:  You’ll bring your best self to each day and take ownership of your goals and their impact on Famous’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination, utilizing insights from business analysis and observations to refine strategies and enhance results. Recognize the significance of every shoe sale and use your understanding of available resources and key partnerships to seamlessly align operational efforts for success.
Be the Architect of a Winning Culture:  You’ll create a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower, ensuring each associate feels included and respected. You’ll maintain a positive and proactive mindset, particularly when facing challenges, setting a winning example for others to follow. To increase retention and improve associate effort and performance, you’ll promote team engagement in fresh and exciting ways.
Monthly Performance Bonus.  Get rewarded for meeting goals monthly!
Career Development and Learning Opportunities.  We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full‑time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
Our Shoe Discounts.  No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment.  You will be a leader in our supportive small team environment. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
Daily Access to Pay.  Love an early pay…