Full-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds

Famous Footwear; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and customer-focused team as a Sales Associate at a leading footwear retailer. In this role, you will provide exceptional service and build lasting relationships with customers while showcasing your knowledge of our products. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the potential for uncapped commission earnings, along with a generous employee discount across multiple brands. This position not only offers a chance to enhance your sales skills but also provides opportunities for career development and personal growth. If you're passionate about delivering top-notch customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30% Employee Discount

Daily Access to Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Monthly Incentive Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in retail sales or customer service.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by demonstrating products and resolving concerns.
• Perform stock work and maintain store presentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Point of Sale Functions

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in Retail

Tools

Point of Sale System

General Computer Skills

Job description

Allen Edmonds #39028 The Shops At Willow Bend, PLANO, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

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

1. 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.
2. Providing Store Presentation Support: Perform tasks including stock work, visual display, and daily store operations. Assist with the opening and closing procedures for the location and maintain the store and merchandise as needed.
3. 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.
4. Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.
5. 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.
6. Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if the store meets required sales & performance goals.
7. Our Shoe Discounts: Enjoy a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, plus additional seasonal discounts on AE products.
8. Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
9. 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.
10. Career Development and Learning Opportunities: We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and opportunities for employees who want to develop their careers at our corporate offices.
11. 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. 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.
2. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
3. A self-starter who can effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment; and is customer service focused.
4. Proficient in general computer skills, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems.
5. Able to perform point of sales functions, including register and cash handling.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

1. Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
2. Ability to use step stools and/or ladders of varying sizes to reach inventory in the stock room.
3. Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
4. 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.