Store Associate

Shoe Carnival, Inc.; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,653,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

On-the-job training

Opportunities to grow

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Shoe Carnival is hiring a friendly Store Associate to welcome customers, help them find footwear, and handle fast, accurate transactions. You’ll be on the sales floor, greeting shoppers, sharing promotions, and keeping displays neat while supporting a positive, customer-first experience.

The role emphasizes reliable cash handling, counting cash, and basic math, along with an upbeat attitude and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a vibrant, fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and active listening skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to count cash and perform basic math accurately.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with finding shoes and accessories.
• Operate the register: handle cash, give change, and process returns.
• Practice basic math for daily transactions and counting change.
• Promote Shoe Perks program and ongoing promotions to customers.
• Keep displays neat, organized, and stocked for a quick checkout.
• Support store cleanliness and loss prevention efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Physical stamina

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.