Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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, motivating 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 the store, our brands, and our company. 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: 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, 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, keep daily operations dialed in, and support staffing levels set by the Store Manager.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Take accountability for goals, drive sales, and apply insights to improve results in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Be a Culture Builder: Support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued, ensuring each associate feels included and respected.
• Be our Store Manager’s Right Hand: Step into the Store Manager’s role when they are away, maintain policies, and develop internal talent.

Essential Functions

• Our Shoe Discounts: 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities: Education assistance up to $7,500 per year for full‑time associates.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment: Valued member in a supportive setting with a relaxed dress code.
• Daily Access to Pay: Get paid as you earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Ease of Transferring Locations: Transfer within over 850 store locations.
• Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 access to support options.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full‑time associates.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 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.
• Ability to train, coach and develop Associates for customer experience and operational tasks.
• Independent judgment and discretion in partnership with Store Sales Manager.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem solving, decision making, and financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height.
• 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.
• At least 1+ years of sales experience (preferably retail).
• Advanced understanding of general retail practices and procedures.
• Experience as a team leader, motivating and communicating effectively with associates.
• Skilled in interviewing, hiring, and training teams.
• Excellent in mentoring and training associates on 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, with a legacy 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.

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