SALES ASSOCIATE - SHOES

Von Maur; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Commission incentive

Merchandise discount

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

No extended holiday hours

Internal promotions

Job summary

Von Maur in Iowa City is seeking a Shoe Sales Associate to greet customers, understand needs, and connect them with the right footwear. You’ll build relationships, share brand knowledge, and contribute to a welcoming, high-energy shopping atmosphere.

You’ll ring sales, assist with sizing, and help maintain an organized, visually appealing department. This role offers competitive pay, a merchandise discount, and opportunities for growth within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Own the customer experience and greet customers warmly.
• Develop relationships to grow sales and repeat business.
• Achieve individual sales and meet account goals.
• Highlight product knowledge and store services to enhance the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the customer experience – greet people sincerely, be friendly and thank every customer.
• Develop relationships to grow your business.
• Achieve individual sales and account goals.
• Highlight product knowledge and store services to create the best customer experience.
• Ring POS transactions and key account information.
• Assist customers with sizing, fitting and trying on shoes.
• Maintain a visually appealing and clean department, and shoe stock room.
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Relationship building

POS transactions

Tools

POS system

Job description

As a Shoe Sales Associate, you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America’s Leading Department Store. In this action-packed department, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customers’ shopping experience through building relationships and optimizing brand knowledge to meet the customers needs.

What You’ll Do

• Own the customer experience – greet people sincerely, be friendly and thank every customer
• Develop relationships to grow your business
• Achieve individual sales and account goals
• Highlight product knowledge and store services to create the best customer experience
• Ring POS transactions and key account information
• Assist customers with sizing, fitting and trying on shoes
• Maintain a visually appealing and clean department, and shoe stock room
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend shifts

What You Can Expect

We’re committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family.

• Competitive wages
• Commission incentive - the more you sell the more you make!
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No extended holiday hours
• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!

About Us

Von Maur’s reputation as a company is directly tied to our legendary customer service. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.