Famous Footwear Jobs in Bloomfield, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman's innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US.
Sam Edelman has an incredible opportunity for a Sales Associate to join our highly creative, forward-thinking team in providing a world class customer experience! We seek someone who is confident, proactive and trend-savvy with previous experience working with a luxury or contemporary fashion brand. You're perfect for this position if you're a strong sales-driver who enjoys spending time on the floor working with your team and clients.
What You'll Be Doing

• Elevate the Store Experience: Assist in the overall shopping experience for all Sam Edelman Clients utilizing the "The Sam Style" model, and providing an inviting world class experience with a customer-first approach. Actively engage and build relationships with customers.
• Deliver on Visual Merchandising Standards: Assist store leadership with executing product placement and visual standards consistent with company guideline and expectation. You'll do your part to keep the store clean, organized, safe and easily shoppable.
• Drive with Passion: Meet performance metrics byexhibiting a passion and enthusiasm for the brand and embracing and promoting company initiatives, contests and strategies. Deliver clear, concise and timely communication to Store Team & Store Sales Manager.
• Embody Respect and Professionalism: Engage in our professional store culture where all associates' contributions are valued, respected and appreciated
• Other Essential Functions: Completes other projects and assignments as directed by management.

Perks You'll Enjoy

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Whether it's on 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 align.
• Commissioned Sales Earnings: There is an opportunity to expand your 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: Of course, we'll help fill your closet with Sam Edelman shoes with our 50% discount, but we'll also have you covered across all Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds with a 30% Associate Discount!
• Contest Rewards: Embrace the fun of friendly competition through our engaging contests, where our winners are celebrated with exciting prizes!
• Get Paid When You Want: Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee 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.
• Benefit Offerings: We offer PTO, Medical benefits and 401(k) for our full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards package, visit yourcaleres.com

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels
• Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager and/or Assistant Managers, as needed
• 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.

Sam Edelman is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, 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 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 Sam Edelman 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 hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
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