Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company as an Assistant Store Manager, where your passion for shoes and customer service will shine. In this full-time role, you will lead a team in delivering exceptional shopping experiences, develop talent, and drive sales. With a supportive environment that values inclusivity and personal growth, you'll enjoy a 30% employee discount, career development opportunities, and a relaxed dress code. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving retail setting while being part of a legacy that inspires people to feel great, feet first. Step into this exciting opportunity and help shape the future of footwear retail!

Benefits

30% Associate Discount

Education Assistance up to $7500

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Access to Pay

Ease of Transferring Locations

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO, Health, and Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail sales experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspire customer connections and foster a culture of caring.
• Support the Store Manager and lead the team in their absence.

Skills

Sales Experience

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62395 SOUTHLANDS, AURORA, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.

As a full-time Assistant Store Manager, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role of the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a people leader, developing your ability to motivate a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support 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 supporting the education of the store 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 associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both.
• Champion Talent Discovery: You’ll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You’ll know retail operational fundamentals and put in the work so the store runs smoothly.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals and their impact on your location’s overall performance.
• Be a Culture Builder: You’ll support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing your already strong people leadership and store management skillset.

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

• Our Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Supportive and hands-on setting.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations: Over 850 store locations available for transfer.
• Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates.
• Ability to train, coach and develop Associates.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem-solving and decision-making.
• Advanced working knowledge of general retail practices.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment:

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, and lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of global footwear brands. Caleres' legacy includes over 140 years of craftsmanship, with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.