Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Allen Edmonds

Caleres, Inc.; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Associate Discount across Caleres’

Dayforce Wallet early pay

Career development opportunities

PTO, Health, 401(k)

Job summary

Allen Edmonds is part of Caleres, Inc., a premium footwear brand with a long history of craftsmanship. The Birmingham location seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager, coach the Sales Associate team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

In this role you’ll drive sales, lead staff training, and maintain brand standards. The compensation includes base pay with uncapped commission opportunities and a monthly incentive, plus employee discounts and career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lead and develop store associates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coach Sales Associates to meet sales goals.
• Lead training on customer service, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
• Uphold visual merchandising standards.
• Lead store outreach events and campaigns.
• Review sales results to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales coaching

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Flexible schedule

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Birmingham, AL, USA •

Allen Edmonds #39114 Summit Of Birmingham, 214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Some things remain timeless. That's how we feel about our traditional 212-step manufacturing process that has been our basis for handcrafting premium men’s footwear & accessories in the U.S. since 1922. We feel a sense of pride that comes with making our shoes in the same way for over 100 years.

At Allen Edmonds, our Assistant Managers provide support for all store activities, in partnership with the Store Manager. In this role, you will support the Sales Associate team, execute product placement, uphold in-store visual merchandising standards and create an environment representative of our premium brand experience.

We offer competitive base rates with flexible schedules. Additionally, there is the opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commission-based earning in each pay period.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be a Champion for Team Sales Goals. Assist in coaching Sales Associates to ensure their sustained success in their sales performance and overcoming obstacles. Partner with the Store Manager to develop action plans for team to build on success.
• Help Develop Team’s Selling & Service Mindset. Lead Sales Associate training and skill reinforcement in customer service standards, product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Uphold Visual Merchandising Standards. Regularly walking the sales floor with team members, using the Allen Edmonds visual merchandising guidelines to ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Lead Store Outreach Efforts & Events. Spearhead local quarterly events including in-store experiences, customer outreach & engagement campaigns and event cultivation to increase store traffic and sales.
• Find Sales Opportunities. Regularly review sales results and store KPIs with Store Manager, to find areas of opportunity within forecasting for business impact and improvements.
• Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.
• Commissioned Sales Earnings: There is an opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission-based earnings in each pay period.
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals.
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, plus additional seasonal discounts on AE products.
• Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via both online & via phone.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for employees that want to develop their careers at our corporate offices.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and 401(k). To learn more details about our total rewards, visit www.yourcaleres.com

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store
• Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals
• Demonstrates an ability to lead, manage, motivate and communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
• Ability to train, coach and develop Associates.
• Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures
• Ability to influence at all levels, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting;
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

From the skilled shoemakers on the manufacturing floor to senior management making strategic business decisions, every Associate plays an integral role in defining the Allen Edmonds brand and the greatness associated with our products.

Allen Edmonds is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. The Caleres legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

From the skilled shoemakers on the manufacturing floor to senior management making strategic business decisions, every Associate plays an integral role in defining the Allen Edmonds brand and the greatness associated with our products.

Allen Edmonds is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. The Caleres legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres and Allen Edmonds are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Allen Edmonds #39114 Summit Of Birmingham, 214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America