Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Store Manager where your passion for shoes and customer service will shine! In this full-time role, you will lead by example, motivating your team to deliver exceptional service and achieve sales targets. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every customer feels valued and leaves with a smile. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to grow your leadership skills while enjoying fantastic employee perks. If you love shoes and thrive in a retail setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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 sales experience, preferably in retail.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire customer connections and foster a caring team culture.
• Support store operations and drive sales to achieve goals.

Skills

Sales Experience

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Team Motivation

Retail Operations

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Council Bluffs, IA, USA

Job Description

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, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store’s sales growth.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You’ll know retail operational fundamentals like the back of your hand and put in the work so the store runs smoothly.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals, 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: When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing your leadership skills.

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

• Our Shoe Discounts: Enjoy a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores.
• Career Development: We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Relaxed Dress Code: Showcase your authentic self while you work.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations: We have over 850 store locations for easy transfers.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Access to emotional support and work-life solutions.
• 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 for an engaging customer experience.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion as needed.
• Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving and decision-making.
• Advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays and weekends.
• 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 repetitive lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.