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If you're looking for the next step in your career, make it famous! To us, "famous" isn’t just about standing out; it’s about feeling good where you are. Famous Footwear offers athletic, fashion, and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of brands.
As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You create a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and remain loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You enjoy taking on additional responsibilities, pride in your execution, and being a team player who celebrates successes. You stay informed about trends and share that knowledge, building engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and help every person who enters the store feel a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Inspire that Famous Feeling: Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with your integrity and drive, fostering a caring and camaraderie culture. Help infuse coaching moments for selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
- Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: Bring your best each day, take accountability for your goals, and drive sales with purpose and determination. Every shoe sale counts!
- Ace Retail Operations: Know your store inside out, from pricing to inventory, ensuring it runs smoothly. Manage opening and closing, keep the store clean, organized, and showcase our styles effectively.
- Connect the Dots: Adhere to company policies, utilize team resources, and accomplish tasks efficiently.
- Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Embody our culture by delivering top-notch customer experiences through attentiveness and style knowledge.
- Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity, maintain a positive mindset, and uplift your team.
- Be a Shoe-off: Be shoe-obsessed, recommend styles, and ensure customers leave with the perfect fit and the Famous Feeling.
Essential Functions
Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to meet business needs.
Perks You’ll Enjoy
- 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores.
- Relaxed dress code & small team environment.
- Daily access to pay via Dayforce Wallet.
- Easy transfer options within 850+ store locations.
- Career development and education assistance up to $7500/year.
- Employee Assistance Programs for support and resources.
- Benefits including PTO, health, and retirement for eligible full-time associates.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Knowledge of retail practices and procedures.
- Retail management or relevant experience.
- Experience motivating teams and managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to mentor and train staff.
- Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends.
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements & Environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand, walk, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work on the sales floor for extended periods.
- Team player with enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of global footwear brands. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.