Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role involves inspiring a culture of excellence, overseeing retail operations, and developing talent. With a focus on sales targets and community engagement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the store's success. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment, along with attractive benefits like performance bonuses and career development opportunities. If you love shoes and thrive in a retail setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Monthly Performance Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

30% Shoe Discount

Relaxed Dress Code

Daily Access to Pay

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO, Health, and Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of retail management experience required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to foster customer relationships and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily store operations and ensure smooth functioning.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Sales Strategies

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Dayforce Wallet

Job description

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #63557 MOUNTAIN IRON RETAIL CENTER, MOUNTAIN IRON, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5:00 AM

If you're looking for the next step in your career, make it famous! To us, being famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd; it’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear offers athletic, fashion, and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of top brands.

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 achieve this by challenging yourself and leading your store team to meet and exceed responsibilities related to Talent, Culture, and Operations. You are a people leader, taking pride in motivating your team to reach sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you foster an in-store culture where customers feel confident and loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You stay enthusiastic about the product and store presentation, keeping up with trends and educating your team accordingly. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and help every customer experience the Famous Feeling.

What You’ll be Doing

1. Inspire The Customer Connection: You’ll motivate your team with integrity and drive, fostering a culture focused on customer relationships and operational excellence. You’ll develop internal talent by assessing strengths, coaching, and modeling selling behaviors to enhance customer connection.
2. Lead Talent Discovery: You’ll proactively seek and network with exceptional external talent, investing in developing strong succession plans for leadership roles. During interviews, you’ll hire individuals passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and sales.
3. Own Retail Operations: You’ll oversee daily store operations, from pricing to inventory management, ensuring the store runs smoothly. You’ll leverage store standards to keep styles easily shoppable and make staffing decisions to meet peak times and seasonal demands.
4. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: You’ll take ownership of goals, using business insights to refine strategies and drive sales. You’ll recognize the importance of every sale and align operational efforts for success.
5. Be the Architect of a Winning Culture: You’ll promote diversity and inclusivity, creating a positive environment where all associates feel valued. You’ll maintain a proactive mindset and engage the team in innovative ways to increase retention and performance.

Additional Benefits include:

• Monthly Performance Bonus
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities, including education assistance up to $7,500/year
• 30% Shoe Discount across Caleres brands
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment
• Daily Access to Pay via Dayforce Wallet
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Benefits such as PTO, Health, and Retirement plans

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1-5 years retail management experience, preferably in specialty retail
• Ability to build effective relationships and lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and perform physical activities like standing, walking, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of footwear brands committed to inspiring people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We regularly review our pay structures to ensure fair compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience. For more details, visit www.yourcaleres.com.

Beware of fraudulent recruiting: legitimate contacts will use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not request money or personal data during recruitment. For concerns, visit https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud