Assistant Store Leader: Motivate Teams, Drive Sales

Famous Footwear; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% associate discount

Education assistance up to $7500/year

Relaxed dress code

Early pay via Dayforce Wallet

Transfer between 850+ stores

Employee assistance programs

Total Rewards program details

Job summary

Famous Footwear in Happy Valley, OR is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the store in the Store Manager’s absence. You will motivate a team to meet sales targets, while delivering an exemplary customer experience for the whole family with a strong brand presentation.

You’ll coach, train, and develop associates, manage daily operations, and uphold policy compliance. A passion for shoes and the Famous Feeling is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of sales experience preferred in retail.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and training people.
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate and communicate with store associates.
• Ability to train, coach and develop associates for customer experience and operations.
• Independent judgment when partnering with Store Sales Manager.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and financial/quantitative analysis skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspire associates with integrity and drive to deliver customer relationships and operational excellence.
• Network with exceptional external talent and assist Store Manager in interviewing/hiring for top customer experiences.
• Manage core retail operations including pricing, shipping processing and inventory.
• Drive sales by applying insights to improve store results.
• Support a culture that values diversity and inclusivity and elevates team engagement.
• Step into the Store Manager’s role when needed, uphold policies and train internal talent.

Skills

Sales experience

Interviewing

Hiring and training

Leadership and motivation

Communication

Coaching and development

Problem solving

Retail operations knowledge

Flexibility in schedule

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Famous Footwear in Happy Valley, OR is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the store in the Store Manager’s absence. You will motivate a team to meet sales targets, while delivering an exemplary customer experience for the whole family with a strong brand presentation.

You’ll coach, train, and develop associates, manage daily operations, and uphold policy compliance. A passion for shoes and the Famous Feeling is essential.