Sales Lead

Footlocker; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of Pay: $14.75 / Hour

30-50% Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Development and Advancement Opportuni…

Job summary

Foot Locker in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dynamic Sales Lead to support the Store Manager in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This part-time role demands energy, ownership, and a hands-on leadership style to coach teammates and keep the floor running smoothly, especially during busy periods.

You’ll engage customers, mentor associates, manage opening and closing tasks, cash handling, and floor coverage while following safety and loss prevention procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience with leadership exposure.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Reliable, self-motivated, ownership mindset.
• Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the sales floor with energy and solutions for customers.
• Coach team to deliver great service and product knowledge.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor.
• Manage daily store operations like opening/closing and cash handling.
• Ensure safety, loss prevention, and SOP adherence.
• Act as Manager on Duty when scheduled.
• Assist hiring, onboarding, and training of associates.
• Provide real-time coaching and address performance gaps.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us.

The Sales Lead is a part-time store leader who helps bring sneaker culture to life by leading with energy, ownership, and purpose. This role supports the Store Manager in driving sales results, coaching the team, and keeping the store running strong; day in and day out.

Sales Leads are hands on leaders who move with urgency, stay connected to customers and teammates, and take pride in their store. With an “Always on, Never no” mindset, Sales Leads help set the tone on the floor while taking ownership of what they can control to deliver a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Customer Experience & Sales

• Lead by example on the sales floor with an “Always on, Never no” mindset; bringing energy, confidence, and solutions to every customer interaction.
• Coach the team to deliver great service, share product knowledge, and keep customers excited to shop.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping the team close the loop with customers.

Store Ops & Execution

• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Move with purpose by keeping the store organized, customer ready, and running smoothly.
• Follow all safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues, maintaining standards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience, enable associates on the sales floor, and support efficient store operations.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, providing confident leadership and clear direction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Coach teammates in real time, recognizing wins and helping close performance gaps.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team and store priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership or key holding role.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable, self motivated, and ready to take ownership.
• Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operational processes.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Key Holder, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager.
• Experience in a fast paced or high volume retail environment.
• Interest in pursuing long term career growth in retail leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Engagement: You bring hustle to every shift, moving with purpose and staying attentive to customers, teammates, and store needs.
• Sales: You help drive store sales and conversion through strong floor leadership.
• Customer Experience: You live the “Always on, Never no” mindset with a positive, can do attitude.
• Execution: Take an owner/operator approach. You hold standards high and get things done.
• Team: We win as one! You show up as a supportive, accountable teammate who lifts others up.

Ready to level up, lead the floor, and take ownership of your store experience?

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $14.75 / Hour
• 30-50% Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Development and Advancement Opportunities