Full-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds

Caleres, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Monthly incentive bonus

30% employee discount across Caleres

Dayforce Wallet early pay

Education assistance up to $7500 per年

PTO, Health and 401(k)

Job summary

Allen Edmonds in Chicago, IL is hiring Sales Associates to deliver an engaged, customer-first experience and master our product line. You will demonstrate products, build relationships, and support store operations while meeting the needs of discerning customers.

We offer competitive base rates with flexible schedules and uncapped commission opportunities. Full-time associates may access a 30% employee discount across Caleres stores, plus incentive programs and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in retail store sales or customer service.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter who can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with general computer use and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with POS functions and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Assist customers by demonstrating products and explaining features and benefits.
• Support store presentation including stock and visual displays.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures and daily store operations.
• Meet sales goals and participate in incentive programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

MS Office

POS functions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Cash handling

Job description

Allen Edmonds #39021 Michigan Avenue, 541 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America •

Chicago, IL, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 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 Sales Associates deliver exceptional service, via providing an engaged, customer-first experience that embodies the Allen Edmonds brand. In this role you will develop and consistently display a detailed understanding of our sales process and product line, while being able to meet the various needs of our customers.

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

• Build Relationships & Exceptional Customer Experiences . Assist customers by demonstrating products, emphasizing features and benefits. Actively build a strong service atmosphere, catering to the needs and tastes of customers. Assess and resolve customer questions/concerns in a professional manner, ensuring a seamless brand experience.
• Providing Store Presentation Support. Perform tasks including stock work, visual display, and daily store operations. The trusted ability to be timely in assisting with the open and closing procedures for location. Ability to assist in the necessary maintenance of store location and merchandise, as needed.
• Possess Drive & Self-Motivation: Consistently work towards the strategic goals of the business, while maintaining a focus on self-development, personal accomplishment and a constant push for achievement.
• 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 a given 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) for full-time associates. To learn more details about our total rewards, visit www.yourcaleres.com

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• 1-3 years of experience in retail store sales, customer service/hospitality environment, and/or a combination of applicable experience in a comparable brand environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A self-starter who can effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment; and is customer service focused.
• Proficient in general computer, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems.
• Able to perform point of sales functions, including register and cash handling.

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 use step stools and/or ladders of varying sizes to reach inventory in stock room.
• 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.

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 #39021 Michigan Avenue, 541 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America,