Shoe Store Lead & Talent Growth Coach

Caleres; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Our Shoe Discounts

Career Development and Learning

Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team

Daily Access to Pay

Easy Location Transfers

Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit Offerings

Job summary

Caleres is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager in Carlsbad, NM, to lead the team in the Store Manager’s absence and deliver a best-in-class shoe-shopping experience for families. You will coach, hire, and develop Associates, drive daily operations, and ensure flawless execution of our customer connection standards.

You’ll partner with the Store Manager to meet sales goals, manage inventory, pricing, and staffing, and nurture an inclusive culture where every customer leaves with a smile

Qualifications

• Has a High School Diploma/GED.
• Has at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
• Demonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
• Exhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates at all levels.
• Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager, as needed.
• Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis, decision making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Has advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Can work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Has basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the Customer Connection by fostering a culture focused on customer relationships and flawless delivery.
• Champion Talent Discovery by actively networking and interviewing exceptional external talent to elevate sales growth.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels by managing pricing, shipping, inventory, and store standards.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results by driving sales and applying insights to improve location performance.
• Be a Culture Builder by promoting diversity, inclusion, and a positive team environment.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand by stepping in during the Store Manager’s absence and developing internal talent.

Skills

People leadership

Customer engagement

Sales coaching

Interviewing & hiring

Team development

Operational excellence

Communication

Flexible schedule

Problem solving

Retail knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Caleres is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager in Carlsbad, NM, to lead the team in the Store Manager’s absence and deliver a best-in-class shoe-shopping experience for families. You will coach, hire, and develop Associates, drive daily operations, and ensure flawless execution of our customer connection standards.

You’ll partner with the Store Manager to meet sales goals, manage inventory, pricing, and staffing, and nurture an inclusive culture where every customer leaves with a smile