Famous Footwear
Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear
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Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear
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Famous Footwear
Base pay range $19.62/hr - $25.50/hr
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, motivating a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. By demonstrating, training, and supporting an in‑store culture, you create a place where customers say, “I’ll take it” and remain loyal to the store, the brands, and the 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 help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You’ll Be Doing
Inspire the Customer Connection: Inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery. Infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
Champion Talent Discovery: Seek out and network with exceptional external talent, knowing each hire can elevate sales growth. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top‑notch customer experiences.
Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: Master retail operational fundamentals—from pricing to shipping processing to inventory—and keep the store running smoothly. 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 goals and their impact on overall performance. Drive sales to achieve objectives and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights and observations to continually improve results.
Be a Culture Builder: Support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued. Maintain and encourage a positive and proactive mindset, lead by example, and uplifts and supports others. Your engagement will increase retention and improve associate effort and performance.
Be the Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step into the Store Manager’s shoes when he/she is away, further developing your people leadership and store management skillset. Enforce policies, ensure compliance, and 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.
Perks You’ll Enjoy!
30% Associate Discount on all Caleres retail stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Up to $7,500 per year in education assistance for full‑time associates and opportunities for those who want to grow at our corporate offices.
Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Showcase your authentic self in a supportive and hands‑on setting.
Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
Ease of Transferring Locations: Transfer within 850+ store locations.
Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to support options—emotional, work‑life, legal, financial, and more.
Benefit Offerings: PTO, health, and retirement for eligible full‑time associates. Learn more at www.yourcaleres.com.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
High School Diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
Skill in training, coaching, and developing associates for engaging customer experiences and operational tasks.
Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with the Store Sales Manager.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem solving, analysis, decision making, and quantitative analysis.
Advanced knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
Flexible schedule availability: 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.
Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, and repetitive lifting frequently.
Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
Legal requirement: ≥1 year of sales experience, preferably retail.
Advanced understanding of general retail practices and procedures.
Experience as a team leader, motivating and communicating with associates to achieve goals.
Proficient in interviewing, hiring, and training teams.
Excellent mentoring and training skills for selling techniques and operational processes.
Flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. Caleres’ legacy spans 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 appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement at https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud.
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Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear
role at
Famous Footwear
Base pay range $19.62/hr - $25.50/hr
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, motivating a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. By demonstrating, training, and supporting an in‑store culture, you create a place where customers say, “I’ll take it” and remain loyal to the store, the brands, and the 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 help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You’ll Be Doing
Inspire the Customer Connection: Inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery. Infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
Champion Talent Discovery: Seek out and network with exceptional external talent, knowing each hire can elevate sales growth. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top‑notch customer experiences.
Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: Master retail operational fundamentals—from pricing to shipping processing to inventory—and keep the store running smoothly. 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 goals and their impact on overall performance. Drive sales to achieve objectives and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights and observations to continually improve results.
Be a Culture Builder: Support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued. Maintain and encourage a positive and proactive mindset, lead by example, and uplifts and supports others. Your engagement will increase retention and improve associate effort and performance.
Be the Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step into the Store Manager’s shoes when he/she is away, further developing your people leadership and store management skillset. Enforce policies, ensure compliance, and 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.
Perks You’ll Enjoy!
30% Associate Discount on all Caleres retail stores including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Up to $7,500 per year in education assistance for full‑time associates and opportunities for those who want to grow at our corporate offices.
Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Showcase your authentic self in a supportive and hands‑on setting.
Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
Ease of Transferring Locations: Transfer within 850+ store locations.
Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to support options—emotional, work‑life, legal, financial, and more.
Benefit Offerings: PTO, health, and retirement for eligible full‑time associates. Learn more at www.yourcaleres.com.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
High School Diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
Skill in training, coaching, and developing associates for engaging customer experiences and operational tasks.
Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with the Store Sales Manager.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem solving, analysis, decision making, and quantitative analysis.
Advanced knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
Flexible schedule availability: 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.
Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, and repetitive lifting frequently.
Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
Legal requirement: ≥1 year of sales experience, preferably retail.
Advanced understanding of general retail practices and procedures.
Experience as a team leader, motivating and communicating with associates to achieve goals.
Proficient in interviewing, hiring, and training teams.
Excellent mentoring and training skills for selling techniques and operational processes.
Flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. Caleres’ legacy spans 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 appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email addresses. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement at https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud.
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