Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to elevate the customer experience in a vibrant retail environment. This role involves leading a passionate team, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. You will inspire associates to connect with customers and achieve sales targets while stepping into the Store Manager's shoes when needed. With a focus on career development and a supportive team atmosphere, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail landscape. If you love shoes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect role 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 retail sales experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate store associates.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a culture of customer connection and operational excellence.
• Support the Store Manager and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Sales Experience

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #63657 WILLAMETTE TOWN CENTER, SALEM, Oregon, United States of America

Job Description

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! 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. You support an in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes, and 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 and put in the work so the store runs smoothly.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll take accountability for your goals and their impact on your location’s overall performance.
• Be a Culture Builder: You’ll support a work 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 already strong people leadership and store management skillset.

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

• Our Shoe Discounts: A 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: A supportive and hands-on setting.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations: Transfer within over 850 store locations.
• 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 and develop Associates.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem solving and decision making.
• Advanced knowledge of retail practices and procedures.
• 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 global footwear brands. Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.