Sales Lead

Foot Locker; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Incentive

Employee Discount

Flexible Pay Options

Career Development & Advancement Op

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foot Locker in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Sales Lead to join as a part-time store leader. You will help drive sales, coach the team, and keep the store running smoothly while delivering an energized customer experience.

As a Sales Lead, you’ll work with the Store Manager to execute store priorities, manage daily operations, and model the Always on, Never no mindset to inspire the team and customers alike.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

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

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: Bring hustle to every shift, moving with purpose and staying attentive to customers, teammates, and store needs.
• Sales: Help drive store sales and conversion through strong floor leadership.
• Customer Experience: Live the Always on, Never no mindset with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Execution: Take an owner/operator approach. Hold standards high and get things done.
• Team: Win as one by showing up as a supportive, accountable teammate who lifts others up.

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

Hiring Process Guidelines

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

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $21.19 / hour

• Bonus Incentive
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Pay Options
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts