Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Store Manager to elevate the customer experience in a dynamic retail environment. This full-time role is perfect for someone who thrives on motivating a team and achieving sales goals while fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. You will step into the Store Manager's role when needed, developing your leadership skills and ensuring operational excellence. With a focus on customer engagement and a love for shoes, you will help create memorable shopping experiences. Join a company that values your authentic self and offers opportunities for career growth and development.

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.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate store associates.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a customer-focused culture and drive sales.
• Support store operations and ensure efficient staffing levels.

Skills

Sales Experience

Leadership Skills

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62860 ADAMS DAIRY LANDING, BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:59 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 ensure the store runs efficiently.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals.
• 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: You will step into their shoes when they are away, developing your leadership and management skills.

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: Showcase your authentic self while you work.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice, seeking talented individuals from all backgrounds.