Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading footwear retailer as a Seasonal Associate, where you will create an exceptional shopping experience for customers. You will manage store operations, engage with customers, and embody the company culture. If you love shoes and enjoy teamwork, this role is for you!

Benefits

30% Associate Discount across retail stores

Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment

Daily Access to Pay with Dayforce Wallet

Easy transfer options within over 850 store locations

Qualifications

• Ability to build effective relationships within the store.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily store tasks are completed to keep the store running smoothly.
• Provide stellar customer engagement and drive sales.
• Support and uplift teammates while maintaining a positive mindset.

Skills

Positive Communication

Teamwork

Customer Engagement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear role at Famous Footwear.

As a Famous Footwear Seasonal Associate, 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 are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with customers, ultimately building engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters the store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Ace Retail Operations: You’ll ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment, and inventory) are dialed in, keeping the store running smoothly. You’ll deliver on our goal of keeping the store clean, organized, and all styles easily shoppable.
2. Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our culture by embodying behaviors that power our Customer Connection. Provide stellar customer engagement, leaving customers wowed with top-notch experiences powered by your attentiveness and determination to deliver the styles and brands they crave.
3. Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: Bring your best each day; take accountability for your effort and its impact on overall performance. Review store performance and drive sales with purpose and urgency. Communicate clearly and actively listen to ensure understanding among teammates.
4. Act with Integrity: Stick to company policies and procedures. Seek feedback to improve your skills and develop professionally.
5. Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity, maintaining a positive mindset. Support and uplift your teammates, assisting with training and development when needed.
6. Be a Shoe-off: Be shoe-obsessed, helping customers find styles that suit their needs. Make recommendations and ensure customers leave with the perfect fit and the Famous Feeling.

Essential Functions

Other responsibilities may be performed as needed. Overtime hours may be required.

Perks You’ll Enjoy

• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment.
• Daily Access to Pay with Dayforce Wallet.
• Easy transfer options within over 850 store locations.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to build effective relationships within the store.
• Positive communication with store associates at all levels.
• Independent judgment and discretion.
• Knowledge of retail practices.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Mobility on the sales floor for extended periods.