Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to elevate the customer experience in a dynamic retail environment. This role emphasizes leadership, motivating a dedicated team to achieve sales targets while ensuring operational excellence. You'll foster a positive culture, champion talent discovery, and be the right hand to the Store Manager, driving results through insights. With a focus on inclusivity and personal development, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team. If you love shoes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

30% Associate Discount

Career Development Assistance

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Pay Access

Easy Location Transfers

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO and Health Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail sales experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire associates to foster customer relationships and operational excellence.
• Manage retail operations including pricing, inventory, and staffing.

Skills

Sales Experience

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Coaching Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Dayforce Wallet

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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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 act as 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 stay enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, keeping up with 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

1. 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. You infuse coaching moments to enhance selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
2. Champion Talent Discovery: You’ll be proactive in seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, collaborating with the Store Manager to interview and hire passionate individuals dedicated to creating top-notch customer experiences.
3. Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You’ll know retail operations inside out, managing pricing, shipping, inventory, and supporting staffing based on store needs and peak times.
4. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll take accountability for your goals and their impact on store performance, driving sales with purpose and applying insights for continuous improvement.
5. Be a Culture Builder: You’ll foster an inclusive, positive environment where diversity is valued, and team members feel respected and motivated. Your engagement will help increase retention and team performance.
6. Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: When the Store Manager is away, you step into their role, ensuring policies are followed, and team development continues. You assess team strengths and opportunities to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager.

Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres retail stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Career development and education assistance up to $7500 annually, with growth opportunities at our corporate offices.
• Relaxed dress code and a small team environment where you are valued and supported.
• Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet, allowing early wage access.
• Easy location transfers among over 850 stores.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering 24/7 support for emotional, legal, financial, and work-life needs.
• Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement options for eligible full-time associates. More details at www.yourcaleres.com.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1 year of sales experience, retail sales preferred.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Skills in coaching and developing associates to provide excellent customer service and operational excellence.
• Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, using proper safety techniques.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, push, and pull for extended periods.
• Experience in retail sales and team leadership.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of footwear brands. Caleres’ mission is to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: Starting pay is based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, and will meet or exceed the minimum wage for the location.