Assistant Store Manager: Lead a High-Energy Shoe Team

Caleres; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Associate Discount

Education assistance up to $7500/year

Relaxed Dress Code

Dayforce Wallet access

Store transfer within 850 locations

Employee Assistance Program

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Caleres is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the team in the absence of the Store Manager, delivering a best shoe store experience for families. You’ll motivate staff, coach for selling behavior, and ensure operational excellence with flawless customer connections.

You’ll manage daily store operations, participate in hiring, training, and developing associates, and model the culture that keeps customers loyal to our brands and the Famous Feeling.

Qualifications

• 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 at all levels.
• Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks.
• 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, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Has basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the Customer Connection: foster a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery.
• Champion Talent Discovery: recruit and interview top talent passionate about delivering great customer experiences.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: manage pricing, shipping processing, and inventory; support staffing levels.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: drive sales and apply observations to improve results.
• Be a Culture Builder: promote diversity and inclusivity, maintain a positive mindset, and lead by example.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: step in during the Store Manager’s absence and develop internal talent.

Skills

People leader

Coaching

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Computer skills

Job description

Caleres is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the team in the absence of the Store Manager, delivering a best shoe store experience for families. You’ll motivate staff, coach for selling behavior, and ensure operational excellence with flawless customer connections.

You’ll manage daily store operations, participate in hiring, training, and developing associates, and model the culture that keeps customers loyal to our brands and the Famous Feeling.