Sales Lead - Hayward, CA (SOUTHLAND)

R552US Shoe Palace Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Exciting work environment

Retail is not dead

Job summary

Shoe Palace is seeking a Retail Sales Lead to drive sales and maximize profits while leading our store team. You will motivate staff, ensure top‑tier customer service, and help maintain a clean, engaging shop floor with a fun, inclusive vibe.

We value energetic, outgoing individuals who stay current with fashion trends and athletic footwear. Weekend availability is a must; growth opportunities and a dynamic work culture await in our California stores.

Qualifications

• Excellent sales and natural leader with strong customer service skills.
• Fun and outgoing; confident and engaging.
• Experience in selling Athletic Shoes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sales, motivating and connecting with customers.
• Provide sales staff with constructive feedback and help solve customer’s problems.
• Meet cool people – create positive customer relations.
• Keep a clean, neat, and organized store.
• Motivate the sales staff and create an atmosphere of healthy competition among the team.
• Run around, climb ladders, sell shoes, and have fun!

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

The Role

The Role Are you a natural when it comes to starting up conversations and getting a group of people pumped? How cool would it be to work at Shoe Palace? Shoe Palace is looking for Retail Sales Lead to help us provide the best possible experience for our customers. We need someone who will drive sales to maximize profits to lead our teams. Do you think you have what it takes? Join the winning team, come show them how it’s done!

Day at Work

• Sales, motivating and connecting...
• we need to stay on top and for this, we need the best service
• Provide sales staff with constructive feedback and help solve customer’s problems
• Meet cool people – create positive customer relations (set the example)
• Help keep a clean, neat, and organized store
• Keep your personal and productivity goals in mind all-day
• Make sure your store always has a cool vibe (inclusive work environment)
• Motivate the sales staff and create an atmosphere of healthy competition among the team
• Run around, climb ladders, sell shoes, and have fun!

About you

• 18+ years old
• Must have OPEN AVAILABILITY DURING THE WEEKENDS
• Excellent sales and natural leader with strong customer service skills
• Fun and outgoing (MUST be confident and engaging)
• Into the latest trends? Fashion? Shoes? Perfect!
• A desire to work hard and be successful.
• BE DRIVEN!
• Does talking to everyone just come naturally?
• Awesome!
• It would be great but not completely necessary to have… Experience in selling Athletic Shoes a plus.

What we bring to the table

• Flexible schedule
• You like discounts? We got you!
• Opportunities to grow!
• Exciting work environment
• Retail is not dead… come and see it!

Qualifications

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the busines
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• 2 years: Cashier
• 3 years: Customer Service
• 2 years: Leadership

Compensation

Compensation: Sales Lead pay range: $19.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Shoe Palace

Shoe Palace has been a trusted name in athletic footwear and apparel since 1993. What started as a small family business has grown into a nationwide brand with a strong in-store and online presence — shoepalace.com. At Shoe Palace, we all roll up our sleeves to pitch in and do whatever it takes to stay on top. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. We are seeking self‑motivated individuals who are dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and want to grow with Shoe Palace Corporation. Our team members are bright, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations. More than just a retailer, we value community, giving back through various initiatives that make a lasting impact. At Shoe Palace, we foster a team‑oriented environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and contribute to something bigger.