Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Caleres; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% associate discount across Caleres/

Education assistance up to $7500/year

Dayforce Wallet early pay

PTO, health and retirement benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Famous Footwear in Stevens Point is seeking a Sales Lead to drive customer-focused service and store performance. You will coach teammates, manage daily operations, and ensure a welcoming, high-energy environment that delivers the Famous Feeling to every customer.

As a key member of the store team, you’ll balance sales goals with effective coaching, inventory awareness, and adherence to company policies while promoting inclusivity and outstanding customer experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proven retail experience and knowledge of store operations.
• Ability to mentor and train Associates on selling and processes.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills.
• Flexible availability including holidays, nights, weekends.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with store technology.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the Famous Feeling and coach selling behaviors.
• Drive sales and achieve store goals.
• Maintain strong store operations: pricing, inventory, opening/closing.
• Uphold company policies and use resources to accomplish tasks.
• Support a diverse, inclusive culture and positive team environment.
• Help customers find footwear that fits and delivers the Famous Feeling.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Team leadership

Sales-driven

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #63711 CORTA COMMONS, 5601 US-10 E A, STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.

As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You love to take on additional responsibilities and take pride in your execution. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with the store team and customers, which builds engaging customer experiences. Most importantly you LOVE shoes and whatever your style you 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 culture of caring and camaraderie. To help others be their best, you’ll raise your hand to help infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: You’ll bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts!
• Ace Retail Operations: You’ll know the ins-and-outs of your store like the back of your hand and enjoy putting in the work so it runs like a tightly laced sneaker– from pricing to inventory, nothing gets past your keen eye for detail. You’ve got opening and closing the store dialed, keeping it clean, organized, and all ourfamous styles easily shoppable.
• Connect the Dots : Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies. You don’t shy away from utilizing your fellow partners and resources to accomplish tasks like a champ!
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection, leaving customers wowed with consistently top-notch experiences powered by attentiveness to customer service and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.
• Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, ensuring every associate feels valued and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you’re the type of person to uplift and support others.
• Be a Shoe-off: You are shoe-obsessed (no judgment.) When a customer enters the store, you’re a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs. It brightens your day to make shoe recommendations and ensure our customers leave the store with the perfect fit…and that Famous Feeling.

Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

• 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.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands‑on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
• Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
• Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
• 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 online & phone.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full‑time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com .

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Has a High School Diploma/GED.
• Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Previous experience being on a team and motivating others to accomplish a goal.
• Manages multiple tasks and communicates direction set by the store manager.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train Associates on selling and operational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule and meet availability requirements of the role. Includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Has basic computer skills.

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.
• Knowledgeable in general retail practices and procedures needed to keep things running smoothly.
• Experienced as a team player, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to encourage fellow associates and achieve goals together.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude and communicate the game plan set by the store manager.
• Skilled at mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edwards…

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse …

Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. ...