Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Store Manager who thrives on providing exceptional customer experiences. In this full-time role, you will lead a dedicated team, drive sales, and foster a positive store culture. You will inspire your associates, manage retail operations, and ensure that every customer leaves with a smile. With a focus on growth and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant retail environment. If you love shoes and enjoy leading a team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

30% Employee Discount

Up to $7500 Education Assistance

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Access to Pay

Easy Location Transfers

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs

PTO, Health, and Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail sales experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate associates to enhance customer connections.
• Manage retail operations and support staffing levels.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Dayforce Wallet

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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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 your team’s education 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 motivate associates with integrity and drive, fostering a caring and camaraderie-focused culture centered on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless service. You will infuse coaching moments to enhance selling behaviors that strengthen our Customer Connection.
2. Champion Talent Discovery: You’ll proactively seek out and network with exceptional external talent, collaborating with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences through attentive service and sales determination.
3. Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You’ll master retail operational fundamentals, ensuring the store operates smoothly from pricing to inventory management. You’ll support staffing considerations based on peak days, seasonal hiring, and associate availability.
4. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll take ownership of 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, diverse, and positive team environment, leading by example and supporting others to increase retention and performance.
6. Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their role, ensuring policies are followed, and the team is well-developed. You will also assess team strengths and opportunities for internal growth.

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

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• 30% Employee Discount across Caleres's retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Up to $7500 annual education assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Relaxed dress code and a small, supportive team environment.
• Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy location transfers within over 850 stores.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs.
• Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement options for full-time associates.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1 year of sales experience, retail preferred.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to train and develop associates.
• Independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. safely.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Extended periods on the sales floor.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail