Store Manager: Lead a Winning Retail Team

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus

Education assistance up to $7,500/year

30% employee shoe discount across Cal?

Relaxed dress code

Dayforce Wallet early pay

Employee assistance programs

Total rewards: PTO, Health, and Retire

Job summary

Caleres is seeking a Store Manager who loves shoes and delivering top customer experiences. You will lead a store team, manage daily operations, and drive sales targets with a culture of service and excellence.

You should bring 1–5 years of retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coach teams while maintaining store standards and brand presentation. This full-time role offers growth and a dynamic, family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Has a High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-5 years of retail store management experience, specialty retail preferred.
• Builds constructive relationships within store teams.
• Sets objectives and organizes work to meet goals.
• Leads, motivates, and communicates positively with store associates at all levels.
• Trains and develops associates.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion, partnering with Territory Sales Manager as needed.
• Demonstrates financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the customer connection by developing relationships and coaching.
• Lead talent discovery and network with strong external talent to grow sales.
• Own retail operations from pricing to inventory and shipment processing.
• Leverage insights from business analysis to refine strategies and drive results.
• Be the architect of a winning culture by promoting diversity and inclusivity and building retention.

Skills

People leadership

Team motivation

Leadership

Sales focus

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Caleres is seeking a Store Manager who loves shoes and delivering top customer experiences. You will lead a store team, manage daily operations, and drive sales targets with a culture of service and excellence.

You should bring 1–5 years of retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coach teams while maintaining store standards and brand presentation. This full-time role offers growth and a dynamic, family-friendly environment.