Join to apply for the DSW Store Associate Part-Time role at Designer Brands
Find Your Fit at DSW
We have a personal relationship with our shoes! You might say we're even shoe obsessed. Our shoes tell the world who we are, make us feel great, and inspire us to be our authentic selves. When you embark on a career with DSW, you join a community grounded in our core values:
- We Belong: We include many voices at the table, with different perspectives adding to the dialogue. We support our associates in putting their best foot forward and helping our customers do the same.
Reports to: Store Manager and/or Customer Experience Leader (CEL)
Our Values
- We Love What We Do: Bring positive energy and enthusiasm.
- We Own What We Do: Give and receive feedback openly and embrace change as opportunities for growth.
- We Do What's Right: Model high standards of honesty and integrity.
- We Belong: Value unique experiences and encourage different perspectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Meet customers where they are and personalize their experience by greeting every customer with a helpful and friendly approach, reading cues, matching needs with service, and enrolling new members in the loyalty program.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment, including cleaning, organizing, and restocking.
- Handle inbound freight, prepare merchandise for sale, and organize stockroom according to standards.
- Fulfill customer orders, locate items, inspect products, and ensure readiness for pickup or delivery.
- Process transactions accurately, operate the register, and partner with the CEL for escalated issues.
- Contribute to a fun and energetic store atmosphere, participate in team meetings, and support inclusivity and ongoing training.
Required Skills
- Availability to meet the needs of the business.
- Professional, friendly, and customer-focused demeanor.
- Ability to move quickly and communicate effectively.
- Proficiency with store technology (register, iPhone, calculator).
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
Experience
- No prior retail experience required.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Purchasing
- Industry: Retail