Store Associate

Shoe Carnival, Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

On-the-job training

Job summary

Shoe Carnival, Inc. is hiring a Store Associate to greet customers, help them find shoes and accessories, and ring up purchases. You will handle cash, process returns, and share promotions with guests in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, energetic, and able to lift up to 25 lbs. Flexible availability (evenings, weekends, holidays) is valued to support a busy retail schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a friendly attitude.
• Ability to count cash and perform basic math accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help them find shoes and accessories.
• Operate the register, handle cash, give change, and process returns.
• Use basic math for transactions and counting
• Share promotions and Shoe Perks program with customers
• Keep displays neat, organized, and well-stocked
• Support loss prevention and store cleanliness

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Cash handling

Basic math

Job description

Love shoes? Love helping people? Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who enjoys creating great experiences for customers. If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a register, you might be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet customers and offer help finding shoes and accessories
• Operate the register: handle cash, give change, and process returns
• Use basic math and counting skills for transactions
• Share promotions and Shoe Perks program with customers
• Keep displays neat, organized, and well-stocked
• Support loss prevention and store cleanliness

What We’re Looking For:

• Great communication and listening skills
• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to count cash and perform basic math accurately
• Comfortable working on your feet and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Flexible availability (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Must be at least 16 years old

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive team environment
• Flexible part-time hours
• On-the-job training and opportunities to grow
• A fun, fast-paced retail atmosphere

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs during shifts
• Comfortable bending, squatting, and reaching for merchandise
• Able to move quickly in a fast-paced store environment

Shoe Carnival is an Equal Opportunity Employer.