Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager who loves shoes and is passionate about providing the best customer experience. This full-time role involves leading a team, driving sales, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

30% Associate Discount

Career Development Assistance

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Access to Pay

Easy location transfers

Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits including PTO, Health, and Retirement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail sales experience.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training.

Responsibilities

• Inspire associates to foster customer relationships.
• Manage pricing, shipping, and inventory.
• Drive sales and improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

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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 are enthusiastic about the product and store presentation, staying up-to-date on 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

1. Inspire the Customer Connection: You’ll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a caring and camaraderie-focused culture centered on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery. You’ll infuse coaching moments to enhance selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
2. Champion Talent Discovery: You’ll proactively seek out and network with exceptional external talent, collaborating with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences.
3. Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You’ll know retail operations inside out, managing pricing, shipping, inventory, and supporting staffing levels based on store needs and seasonal hiring.
4. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll take accountability for your goals, driving sales with purpose and applying insights to improve performance continually.
5. Be a Culture Builder: You’ll foster an inclusive, positive work environment where diversity is valued, and team members feel respected and engaged. Your leadership will boost retention and performance.
6. Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: When the Store Manager is away, you’ll step into their role, ensuring policies are followed, and team strengths are developed in partnership with the Store Manager.

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

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Career Development and Education Assistance up to $7500 annually.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment.
• Daily Access to Pay via Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy location transfers within over 850 stores.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing support options 24/7.
• Benefits including PTO, Health, and Retirement 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 in partnering with the Store Manager.
• 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.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb, push, pull, and lift frequently.
• Experience as a team leader with motivational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail