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Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear

Eagan, MN · On-site

$12 - $13.80/hr

As a Famous Footwear Seasonal Associate , you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer . You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture ...

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How much do footwear associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for footwear associate in Minnesota is $19.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Footwear Associate vs Sales Associate?

AspectFootwear AssociateSales Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; retail experience helpfulHigh school diploma or equivalent; retail experience beneficial
Work EnvironmentSpecialized in footwear sections within retail storesGeneral retail environment across various departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in shoe stores and footwear brandsWidespread across retail sectors including apparel, electronics, and more
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on footwear-specific customer service and product knowledgeBroader sales skills applicable across multiple product categories

In summary, a Footwear Associate specializes in footwear sales and customer service within shoe stores, requiring footwear product knowledge. A Sales Associate has a broader role across various retail sectors, with general sales skills. The key difference lies in product focus and expertise.

What are some common challenges faced by footwear associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Footwear Associates often face challenges such as keeping up with high customer traffic during peak hours, maintaining organized stockrooms, and managing inventory discrepancies. Effective time management and strong communication with team members can help address these challenges. Proactively assisting customers, staying updated on product knowledge, and regularly coordinating with supervisors for stock updates can also make daily responsibilities more manageable and enjoyable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a footwear associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Footwear Associate, you need basic retail knowledge, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with inventory procedures, typically gained through a high school diploma or retail experience. Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and merchandising tools is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team setting are vital soft skills. These skills ensure efficient store operations, positive customer experiences, and effective sales performance.

What are the main responsibilities of a footwear associate?

A Footwear Associate is responsible for assisting customers with finding the right shoes, ensuring shelves and displays are organized and stocked, and providing product knowledge to help customers make informed decisions. They also handle inventory management, maintain cleanliness in the footwear section, and may assist with fitting or sizing shoes. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
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Infographic showing various Footwear Associate job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,476 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Seasonal Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres

Eagan, MN • On-site

$12 - $13.80/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Caleres rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 Famous Footwear Seasonal Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, "I'll take it" and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are a team player,celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with customers, ultimately building engaging customer experiences. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters the store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You'll be Doing
  • Ace Retail Operations: You'll ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment and inventory) are dialed in, keeping the store running like a tightly laced sneaker. Utilizing our company standards as a framework for success, you'll deliver on our goal of keeping the store clean, organized, and all our famous styles easily shoppable.
  • Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection. You'll provide stellar customer engagement, leaving customers wowed with consistently top-notch experiences powered by your attentiveness and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.
  • Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: You'll bring your best to each day; take accountability for your effort and its impact on Famous Footwear's overall performance. You'll review store performance and drive sales with purpose and urgency to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts! As a 'goal-getter', you deliver clear, concise and timely communications to the entire store team and employ active listening to ensure understanding among teammates.
  • Act with Integrity: Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies and procedures. Always acting with integrity, you'll be open to and seek feedback to improve your skillset and further your professional development!
  • Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, upholding a work environment where every associate feels included and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you're the type of person to uplift and support others. To help others be their best, you'll help your teammates be their best selves by assisting with training and development when needed.
  • Be a Shoe-off: You are shoe-obsessed (no judgment.) When a customer enters the store, you're a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs. It brightens your day to make shoe recommendations and ensure our customers leave the store with the perfect fit...and that Famous Feeling.

Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met. Overtime hours may be required to meet business needs.
Perks You'll Enjoy!
  • Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
  • Relaxed 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.
  • Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
  • Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.

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

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, 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 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 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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The name Caleres comes from the Latin word calēre meaning to glow with passion or intensity. It’s that passion that helped our founder, George Warren Brown, forever change the way the world felt about fit. Before our company was born, shoemakers typically made the same shoe for both the right and left foot and it was difficult to distinguish shoes made for men and women. As a global footwear company, home to a diverse portfolio of loved and admired brands, Caleres has been ferocious about fit since 1878. The Caleres story is most simply defined by the company's mission: Inspire people to feel great...feet first. This includes creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We offer retailers and consumers a carefully cultivated portfolio of leading brands. Outfitted in our brands, customers can step confidently into every aspect of their life.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1878

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