Famous Footwear
Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Sam Edelman
Famous Footwear, New York, New York, us, 10261
Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Sam Edelman
Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury since 2004. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman’s innate understanding of the customer translates into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. We are looking for a proactive, trend‑savvy Assistant Manager with supervisory experience and a strong sales‑driver mindset who enjoys working on the floor with the team and clients.
What You'll Be Doing
Create Partnerships & Engage with Industry Trends: Collaborate with the Store Manager to acquire internal partnerships and informal networks to remain engaged with current consumer insights/trends – Mall marketing/media, social influencers, neighboring businesses/retailers, charitable organizations.
Elevate the Store Experience: Elevate the overall shopping experience for all Sam Edelman clients utilizing the “The Sam Style” model, and provide an inviting world‑class customer experience through daily execution of coaching tools that promote it within the team.
Drive with Passion: Set the stage for store associates while embracing company initiatives, contests, and strategies to reach desired performance. Cultivate the importance that our sales floor is our number one priority because our customer always comes first.
Provide Coaching & Feedback: Use daily chat‑ins/out with associates to ensure accountability & measure performance, address associate behavioral and performance deficiencies through coaching in partnership with the Store Manager.
Uphold Merchandising Standards: Utilize your detail‑oriented skillset to assist the team in product rotation and store representation according to our visual merchandising standards, creating renewed shopping behaviors.
Build a Culture of Professionalism and Respect: Foster a professional and safe work environment where associates are valued, respected, and recognized for their contributions.
Other Essential Functions: Complete other projects and assignments as directed by management.
Perks You'll Enjoy
Career Advancement Opportunities: Whether it’s the vibrant sales‑floor or our whimsical NYC corporate office, we encourage growth for our passionate and driven associates when the right match of skills and opportunities aligns.
Commissioned Sales Earnings: Opportunity to expand earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission‑based earnings in a given pay period.
Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals.
Our Shoe Discount: 50% discount on Sam Edelman shoes and 30% Associate Discount across all Caleres retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds.
Contest Rewards: Embrace the fun of friendly competition through engaging contests, where winners are celebrated with exciting prizes.
Get Paid When You Want: Love an early payday? Get paid as you earn (without fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work‑life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
Benefit Offerings: PTO, medical benefits and 401(k) for full‑time associates. Learn more of our Total Rewards package at yourcaleres.com.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
High School Diploma/GED
Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience in lieu
Able to build constructive and effective relationships within the store
Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels
Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed
Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures
Ability to work effectively within a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours
Physical Requirements And/or Environment
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Caleres is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve, and we seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer:
Legitimate Caleres contacts will use an @caleres.com email address. 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 found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
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What You'll Be Doing
Create Partnerships & Engage with Industry Trends: Collaborate with the Store Manager to acquire internal partnerships and informal networks to remain engaged with current consumer insights/trends – Mall marketing/media, social influencers, neighboring businesses/retailers, charitable organizations.
Elevate the Store Experience: Elevate the overall shopping experience for all Sam Edelman clients utilizing the “The Sam Style” model, and provide an inviting world‑class customer experience through daily execution of coaching tools that promote it within the team.
Drive with Passion: Set the stage for store associates while embracing company initiatives, contests, and strategies to reach desired performance. Cultivate the importance that our sales floor is our number one priority because our customer always comes first.
Provide Coaching & Feedback: Use daily chat‑ins/out with associates to ensure accountability & measure performance, address associate behavioral and performance deficiencies through coaching in partnership with the Store Manager.
Uphold Merchandising Standards: Utilize your detail‑oriented skillset to assist the team in product rotation and store representation according to our visual merchandising standards, creating renewed shopping behaviors.
Build a Culture of Professionalism and Respect: Foster a professional and safe work environment where associates are valued, respected, and recognized for their contributions.
Other Essential Functions: Complete other projects and assignments as directed by management.
Perks You'll Enjoy
Career Advancement Opportunities: Whether it’s the vibrant sales‑floor or our whimsical NYC corporate office, we encourage growth for our passionate and driven associates when the right match of skills and opportunities aligns.
Commissioned Sales Earnings: Opportunity to expand earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission‑based earnings in a given pay period.
Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals.
Our Shoe Discount: 50% discount on Sam Edelman shoes and 30% Associate Discount across all Caleres retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds.
Contest Rewards: Embrace the fun of friendly competition through engaging contests, where winners are celebrated with exciting prizes.
Get Paid When You Want: Love an early payday? Get paid as you earn (without fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work‑life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
Benefit Offerings: PTO, medical benefits and 401(k) for full‑time associates. Learn more of our Total Rewards package at yourcaleres.com.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
High School Diploma/GED
Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience in lieu
Able to build constructive and effective relationships within the store
Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels
Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed
Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures
Ability to work effectively within a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours
Physical Requirements And/or Environment
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Caleres is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve, and we seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer:
Legitimate Caleres contacts will use an @caleres.com email address. 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 found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
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