Famous Footwear
Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear
Famous Footwear, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear, CROSS KEYS COMMONS, 3501 ROUTE 42, TURNERSVILLE, New Jersey, United States of America Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands. As a full-time
Assistant Store Manager , you are passionate about providing the
best shoe store experience
for the whole family through customer engagement . You act as the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a
people leader , developing your ability to
motivate
a team to achieve
sales targets
and
growth goals . Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support 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 supporting the education of the store 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
Inspire the Customer Connection:
You’ll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. You infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection. Champion 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. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell. Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels:
You’ll know retail operational fundamentals and ensure the store runs smoothly. From pricing to shipping processing and inventory, you’ve got daily operations dialed in, using store standards as the framework of success to keep our
famous
styles easily shoppable. You’ll support staffing levels set by the Store Manager considering Associate availability, peak days, and seasonal hiring needs. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results:
Take accountability for your goals and their impact on your location’s performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights to continually improve results. Be a Culture Builder:
Support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as a core strength. Maintain a positive mindset, lead by example, and uplift others to improve retention and performance. Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand:
When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, developing your people leadership and store management skillset. Ensure compliance of all company programs through training, development, and follow-up. Assess strengths and opportunities of the team to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager. Essential Functions
Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met. Our Shoe Discounts:
30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds). Career Development and Learning Opportunities:
Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and opportunities for growth at our corporate offices. Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment:
A supportive, hands-on setting with a relaxed dress code policy. Daily Access to Pay:
Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet. Ease of Transferring Locations:
Over 850 store locations for easy transfers. Employee Assistance Programs:
24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of support options online and by phone. Benefit Offerings:
PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. Details at www.yourcaleres.com. Preferred Qualifications & Education
Has a High School Diploma/GED. Has at least
1 year of sales
experience (retail sales preferred). Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people. Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store associates at all levels. Ability to train, coach and develop associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks. Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with the Store Sales Manager, as needed. Strong cognitive skills including problem solving, analysis, decision making, and financial/quantitative analysis. Advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Basic computer skills. Physical Requirements and/or Environment
Regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using proper equipment and safety techniques. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods. 1+ years of sales experience required, preferably retail. Advanced understanding of general retail practices and procedures. Experience as a team leader, able to motivate and communicate with associates to achieve goals. Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training teams. Mentor and train associates on selling techniques and operational processes. Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl\'s, Allen Edmonds, and more. Caleres’ legacy includes more than 140 years of craftsmanship and a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first. Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.
We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates.
We regularly review our pay matrices and update as needed. Starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will meet or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Details at www.yourcaleres.com. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclosure:
Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not request money or sensitive data during recruitment. If contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, refer to our fraud statement here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62372 CROSS KEYS COMMONS, 3501 ROUTE 42, TURNERSVILLE, New Jersey, United States of America
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Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear, CROSS KEYS COMMONS, 3501 ROUTE 42, TURNERSVILLE, New Jersey, United States of America Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands. As a full-time
Assistant Store Manager , you are passionate about providing the
best shoe store experience
for the whole family through customer engagement . You act as the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a
people leader , developing your ability to
motivate
a team to achieve
sales targets
and
growth goals . Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support 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 supporting the education of the store 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
Inspire the Customer Connection:
You’ll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. You infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection. Champion 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. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell. Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels:
You’ll know retail operational fundamentals and ensure the store runs smoothly. From pricing to shipping processing and inventory, you’ve got daily operations dialed in, using store standards as the framework of success to keep our
famous
styles easily shoppable. You’ll support staffing levels set by the Store Manager considering Associate availability, peak days, and seasonal hiring needs. Leverage Insights to Deliver Results:
Take accountability for your goals and their impact on your location’s performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights to continually improve results. Be a Culture Builder:
Support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as a core strength. Maintain a positive mindset, lead by example, and uplift others to improve retention and performance. Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand:
When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, developing your people leadership and store management skillset. Ensure compliance of all company programs through training, development, and follow-up. Assess strengths and opportunities of the team to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager. Essential Functions
Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met. Our Shoe Discounts:
30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds). Career Development and Learning Opportunities:
Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and opportunities for growth at our corporate offices. Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment:
A supportive, hands-on setting with a relaxed dress code policy. Daily Access to Pay:
Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet. Ease of Transferring Locations:
Over 850 store locations for easy transfers. Employee Assistance Programs:
24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of support options online and by phone. Benefit Offerings:
PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. Details at www.yourcaleres.com. Preferred Qualifications & Education
Has a High School Diploma/GED. Has at least
1 year of sales
experience (retail sales preferred). Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people. Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store associates at all levels. Ability to train, coach and develop associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks. Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with the Store Sales Manager, as needed. Strong cognitive skills including problem solving, analysis, decision making, and financial/quantitative analysis. Advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Basic computer skills. Physical Requirements and/or Environment
Regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using proper equipment and safety techniques. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods. 1+ years of sales experience required, preferably retail. Advanced understanding of general retail practices and procedures. Experience as a team leader, able to motivate and communicate with associates to achieve goals. Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training teams. Mentor and train associates on selling techniques and operational processes. Flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours. Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl\'s, Allen Edmonds, and more. Caleres’ legacy includes more than 140 years of craftsmanship and a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first. Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.
We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates.
We regularly review our pay matrices and update as needed. Starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will meet or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Details at www.yourcaleres.com. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclosure:
Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not request money or sensitive data during recruitment. If contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, refer to our fraud statement here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62372 CROSS KEYS COMMONS, 3501 ROUTE 42, TURNERSVILLE, New Jersey, United States of America
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