Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Famous Footwear is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team focused on providing an engaging shoe shopping experience. The role involves operational management, employee motivation, and maintaining high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay and attractive benefits, fostering both individual and team growth in a fulfilling retail environment.

Benefits

30% Employee Discount across Caleres stores

Education assistance up to $7500 annually

Relaxed dress code

Daily pay access with Dayforce Wallet

Easy location transfers within over 850 stores

Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement options

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training is preferred.
• Knowledge of retail practices and procedures is important.

Responsibilities

• Inspire customer connections through a culture of caring and camaraderie.
• Manage retail operations, including pricing, inventory, and staffing.
• Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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Base pay range

$21.58/hr - $28.05/hr

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 remain 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

• Inspire the Customer Connection: Foster a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery. Use coaching moments to enhance selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Champion Talent Discovery: Seek out and network with exceptional external talent. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire passionate individuals dedicated to creating top-notch customer experiences.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: Know retail operations thoroughly, managing pricing, shipping, inventory, and staffing to ensure smooth store functioning.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Take accountability for your goals, drive sales purposefully, and use insights to continually improve results.
• Be a Culture Builder: Support a diverse and inclusive work environment, maintain a positive mindset, lead by example, and uplift your team.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step in when the Store Manager is away, uphold policies, ensure compliance, and develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager.

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

Perks You’ll Enjoy:

• 30% Employee Discount across Caleres stores.
• Education assistance up to $7500 annually and career growth opportunities.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive team environment.
• Access to daily pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy location transfers within over 850 stores.
• Employee Assistance Programs for support with emotional, legal, financial, and work-life issues.
• 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 retail sales experience.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication skills.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Capacity for frequent walking, standing, and other physical activities.
• Experience as a team leader and in training teams.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail