Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sales Lead to enhance the customer experience at their Willoughby location. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to providing exceptional service. As a Sales Lead, you'll inspire your colleagues, drive sales, and ensure that every customer leaves with the perfect pair of shoes. With a supportive team and numerous opportunities for career growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic retail setting. If you love shoes and enjoy motivating others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

30% Associate Discount

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Access to Pay

Ease of Transferring Locations

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO, Health, and Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in retail practices with a focus on customer engagement.
• Ability to mentor team members and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teammates and foster a positive store culture.
• Manage retail operations and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist in shoe selection.

Skills

Retail Operations

Team Motivation

Customer Service

Communication

Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #61646 WILLOUGHBY COMMONS, WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Connect the Dots: Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies.
• Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection.
• Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower.
• Be a Shoe-off: You are shoe-obsessed. When a customer enters the store, you’re a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs.

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.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates.

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.
• 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.

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

Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need.

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #61646 WILLOUGHBY COMMONS, WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, United States of America