Store Leader: Inspire Teams, Elevate Sales & Experience

Caleres, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Associate Discount

Education assistance up to $7500/year

Relaxed dress code

Dayforce Wallet – early pay

Transfer between locations

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Famous Footwear, part of Caleres, is seeking an ambitious full-time Assistant Store Manager in Kearney, NE. You will lead the store in the absence of the Store Manager, coach associates, and drive sales while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

You’ll manage operations, staffing, and inventory; hire and train team members; stay current on trends and ensure policy compliance. A passion for shoes and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of sales experience, retail preferred.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate with store associates.
• Ability to train and develop associates for customer experience and tasks.
• Strong problem solving, analysis, and numerical skills.
• Understanding of retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the customer connection and coaching selling behaviors.
• Champion talent discovery and interviews.
• Manage pricing, shipping, and inventory daily.
• Support staffing levels as directed.
• Drive sales and improve location performance.
• Uphold policies and train for compliance.
• Be the store manager's right hand when needed.

Skills

People leadership

Interviews & hiring

Retail sales

Coaching & training

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Famous Footwear, part of Caleres, is seeking an ambitious full-time Assistant Store Manager in Kearney, NE. You will lead the store in the absence of the Store Manager, coach associates, and drive sales while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

You’ll manage operations, staffing, and inventory; hire and train team members; stay current on trends and ensure policy compliance. A passion for shoes and strong interpersonal skills are essential.