Footwear Store Leader: Drive Sales & Develop Talent

Caleres; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Our Shoe Discounts

Career Development and Learning

Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team

Daily Access to Pay

Transferability Across 850 Stores

Employee Assistance Programs

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Caleres is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager in Elizabeth, NJ, to lead the store in the Store Manager's absence and drive customer-centric sales growth.

You will develop and motivate a team, manage daily operations, and ensure flawless customer experiences across our brands, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads with integrity and fosters a caring customer culture.
• Recruits and develops store talent to improve sales growth.
• Manages daily operations including pricing, shipping, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Inspires customer connection and coaches selling behaviors.
• Partners with Store Manager to interview and hire standout talent.
• Manages staffing levels to meet peak days and seasonal needs.
• Drives sales through data-informed decisions and store insights.
• Upholds company programs, policies, and training standards.
• Acts as Store Manager's right hand when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales Experience

Interviewing

Training

Customer Service

Team Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Caleres is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager in Elizabeth, NJ, to lead the store in the Store Manager's absence and drive customer-centric sales growth.

You will develop and motivate a team, manage daily operations, and ensure flawless customer experiences across our brands, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds. Strong leadership and communication are essential.