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 a passionate Assistant Store Manager to elevate the customer experience in a vibrant retail environment. This role involves leading a dedicated team, motivating them to meet sales targets, and ensuring operational excellence. You will be the right hand to the Store Manager, stepping in when needed, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and teamwork. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in the retail sector. If you love shoes and are eager to inspire others, this could be the perfect fit 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 and communication skills to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire associates to foster customer relationships and operational excellence.
• Support the Store Manager and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Sales Experience

Leadership Skills

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62650 JEFFERSON SQUARE, KLAMATH FALLS, 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. 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 and put in the work so the store runs smoothly.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals and their impact on your location’s overall performance, you’ll bring your best to each day.
• Be a Culture Builder: You’ll support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing and refining 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: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Relaxed Dress Code: You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations: We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Has a High School Diploma/GED.
• Has at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
• Demonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
• Exhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates.
• Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager, as needed.
• Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis, decision making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Has advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Can work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.
• Has basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment:

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140 years of craftsmanship, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.