Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is searching for an Assistant Store Manager in Princeton. The successful candidate will manage daily store operations and lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional customer service while driving sales. If you have a passion for retail and love shoes, this position is an excellent opportunity for career growth with benefits and training provided.

Benefits

30% Associate Discount across Caleres stores

Educational assistance up to $7500 annually

Relaxed dress code

Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet

Easy transfer options within over 850 store locations

Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales experience, retail preferred.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations including pricing, shipping, and inventory.
• Drive sales with purpose and improve performance based on insights.
• Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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, keeping up with trends and educating your 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: Foster a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships and operational excellence, infusing coaching moments for selling behaviors.
• Champion Talent Discovery: Seek out and network with exceptional external talent, collaborating with the Store Manager to interview and hire passionate individuals committed to creating top-notch customer experiences.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: Manage daily operations including pricing, shipping, and inventory, supporting staffing levels based on store needs.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Drive sales with purpose, applying insights and observations to continually improve performance.
• Be a Culture Builder: Support a diverse and inclusive work environment, maintaining a positive mindset and uplifting others.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step in during the Store Manager’s absence, ensuring policies and standards are maintained, and developing internal talent.

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

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Educational assistance up to $7500 annually and career growth opportunities.
• Relaxed dress code and a small, supportive team environment.
• Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy transfer options within over 850 store locations.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing support for emotional, legal, financial, and work-life issues.
• Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement for eligible full-time associates.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1 year of sales experience, retail preferred.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, 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 and perform physical activities like walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive lifting.
• Experience as a team leader with excellent motivational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.