Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Footwear seeks a passionate Assistant Store Manager to enhance the customer experience while managing store operations. You will lead the team in achieving sales targets, train new staff, and maintain a positive store environment. Enjoy a 30% employee discount and numerous career development perks while thriving in a dynamic retail space.

Benefits

30% employee discount across Caleres stores

Career development opportunities

Relaxed dress code

Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet

Easy location transfers within over 850 stores

Employee assistance programs

Benefits like PTO, health, and retirement options

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail sales experience.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships.
• Manage daily operations including pricing, shipping, inventory, and staffing.
• Promote diversity and lead by example to increase retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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If you're looking for the next step in your career, make it famous! To us, being famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you are right now. Famous Footwear offers athletic, fashion, and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of 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 and manage 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 store presentation, keeping up with trends and supporting your team’s education. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and help every customer experience the Famous Feeling.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspire the Customer Connection: Foster a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships and operational excellence. Use coaching moments to enhance selling behaviors.
• Champion Talent Discovery: Seek out and network with potential talent. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire passionate individuals who excel in customer service and sales.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: Manage daily operations, including pricing, shipping, inventory, and staffing, ensuring the store runs smoothly and styles are easily shoppable.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Drive sales, achieve goals, and use observations to improve store performance continually.
• Be a Culture Builder: Promote diversity and inclusivity, maintain a positive environment, and lead by example to increase retention and team performance.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step in during the Store Manager’s absence, ensure policy compliance, and develop internal talent.

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

Perks You’ll Enjoy

• 30% employee discount across Caleres stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and others.
• Career development opportunities and education assistance up to $7500/year.
• Relaxed dress code and supportive team environment.
• Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy location transfers within over 850 stores.
• Employee assistance programs including emotional support, legal, and financial resources.
• Benefits like PTO, health, and retirement options for eligible full-time employees.

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 staff.
• 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 & Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Experience in retail leadership roles preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. Starting pay is competitive and based on skills and experience. For more information, visit www.yourcaleres.com.

Beware of recruiting fraud: legitimate contacts will use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not ask for money or personal data during recruitment. Report suspicious activity at https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud.