Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Store Manager who thrives in a dynamic retail environment. This full-time role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving sales and operational excellence. You'll foster a culture of inclusivity and engagement, ensuring that every team member feels valued. With opportunities for career development and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for someone who loves shoes and is eager to make a positive impact in their community. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a range of perks to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Monthly Performance Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

30% Employee Discount

Relaxed Dress Code

Early Earnings Access

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO and Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of retail store management experience, preferably in specialty retail.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the store team to achieve sales and operational goals.
• Manage day-to-day store operations and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Communication

Team Motivation

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Retail Management Experience

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Inventory Management Software

Job description

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As a full-time Store Manager, you are passionate about serving your community by providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family. You do this by challenging yourself and leading your store team to meet and exceed Talent, Culture, and Operational responsibilities of your role. You are a people leader, taking pride in your leadership and ability to motivate a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you create an in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and educate your team to do the same. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes, and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Inspire The Customer Connection: You’ll inspire the team with integrity and drive, fostering a culture centered on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. You’ll dedicate time to develop internal talent by assessing associates’ strengths and opportunities, motivating new levels of greatness by modeling the selling behaviors and infusing coaching moments to power our Customer Connection.
2. Lead Talent Discovery: You’ll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store’s sales growth. You’ll invest time, effort, and resources in developing strong succession plans for leadership roles within the store. When interviewing, you’ll hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell.
3. Own Retail Operations: You’re an expert in day-to-day store operations (from pricing to shipment processing to inventory and everything in between) and put in the work so the store runs efficiently. You’ll leverage our store standards to keep styles easily shoppable. As the strategic mind behind staffing decisions, you’ll balance associate availability, peak times, and seasonal demands to ensure exceptional service.
4. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll bring your best self to each day and take ownership of your goals and their impact on Famous’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination, utilizing insights from business analysis and observations to refine strategies and enhance results. Recognize the significance of every shoe sale and align operational efforts for success.
5. Be the Architect of a Winning Culture: You’ll create a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued. You’ll maintain a positive and proactive mindset, especially when facing challenges, setting a winning example for others. To increase retention and performance, you’ll promote team engagement in innovative ways.

Perks You’ll Enjoy!

• Monthly Performance Bonus for meeting goals.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities, including education assistance up to $7500 per year and growth opportunities at our corporate offices.
• 30% Employee Discount across Caleres’s retail stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment, supporting authentic self-expression.
• Daily Access to Pay with Dayforce Wallet, allowing early earnings.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing 24/7 support for emotional, legal, financial, and work-life issues.
• Benefit offerings including PTO, Health, and Retirement. More details at www.yourcaleres.com.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-5 years of retail store management experience, preferably in specialty retail.
• Ability to build constructive relationships within store teams.
• Goal-oriented with effective organization skills.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication abilities.
• Experience in training, coaching, and developing staff.
• Independent judgment and discretion, with partnership with Territory Sales Manager.
• Cognitive skills including problem analysis, decision making, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in general retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, push, and pull for extended periods.