Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

divh2Assistant Store Manager/h2pIf youre looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isnt about standing out in the crowd. Its 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./ppAs a full-time Assistant Store Manager, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role of 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, Ill 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./ppWhat Youll be Doing/pulliInspire the Customer Connection: Youll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. To help your team be their best, you infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection./liliChampion Talent Discovery: Youll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the stores 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./liliAce Retail Operations Support Staffing Levels: Youll know retail operational fundamentals like the back of your hand and put in the work so the store runs like a tightly laced sneaker. From pricing to shipping processing and inventory, youve got daily operations dialed in, leveraging our store standards as the framework of success to keep our famous styles easily shoppable. Youll support staffing levels set by the Store Manager considering Associate availability, peak days, and seasonal hiring needs./liliLeverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals and their impact on your locations overall performance, youll bring your best to each day. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights and observations to continually improve results. Every shoe sale counts!/liliBe a Culture Builder: Youll support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower, ensuring each associate feels included and respected. Maintain and encourage a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, youre the type of person who leads by example and uplifts and supports others. Your elevated level of engagement will be a tool to increase retention and improve Associate effort and performance./liliBe our Store Managers Right Hand. When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing and refining your already strong people leadership and store management skillset. Your high standards will keep you sticking to policies and ensure compliance of all company programs through training, ongoing development, and consistent inspection and follow-up. Accurately assess strengths and opportunities of team to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager./li/ulpPerks Youll Enjoy!/pulliOur Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, weve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleress retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds./liliCareer Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices./liliRelaxed Dress Code Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work./liliDaily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet/liliEase of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within./liliEmployee Assistance Programs. Receive 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./liliBenefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit Qualifications Education:/h2ulliHas a High School Diploma/GED./liliHas at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred)./liliDemonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people./liliExhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates at all levels./liliDisplays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks./liliExercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager, as needed./liliDemonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis, decision making, and financial and quantitative analysis./liliHas advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures./liliCan work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours./liliHas basic computer skills./li/ulh2Physical Requirements and/or Environment:/h2ulliAbility to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques./liliAbility to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting./liliAbility to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time./liliAt least 1+ years of Sales Experience required, preferably retail sales/li/ululliDemonstrates an advanced understanding of the general retail practices and procedures, essential for maintaining seamless operations./liliExperienced as a team leader, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to lead, motivate and communicate effectively with associates to achieve goals together./liliBrings valuable experience in interviewing, hiring, and training teams, showcasing a knack for identifying and nurturing talent./liliExcels in mentoring and training associates on both selling techniques and operational processes, ensuring a well-rounded and high-performing team./liliAbility to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours./li/ulpFamous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholls, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel greatfeet first./ppCaleres 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./ppCaleres 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./ppFraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. 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