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Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Lorain, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales 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 ...

Caleres

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Bend, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales 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 ...

Caleres

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$16.75 - $19.25/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales 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 ...

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Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Peoria, AZ · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales 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 ...

Caleres

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Boise, ID · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

As a Famous Footwear Sales 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 ...

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How much do footwear sales associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for footwear sales associate in the United States is $14.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a footwear sales associate?

Footwear Sales Associates are retail professionals who help customers find and purchase shoes and related products. They provide product knowledge, assist with fitting and sizing, answer questions, and ensure a positive shopping experience. Their duties often include stocking shelves, maintaining store displays, and processing sales transactions. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential for this role. Footwear Sales Associates play a key part in meeting store sales goals and building customer loyalty.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a footwear sales associate?

To excel as a Footwear Sales Associate, you need strong product knowledge, customer service skills, and basic sales acumen, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic merchandising tools is commonly required. Exceptional communication, active listening, and a friendly demeanor help build rapport with customers and drive sales. These skills ensure a positive shopping experience, meet sales targets, and contribute to overall store success.

What are some common challenges footwear sales associates face during busy retail seasons, and how can they effectively manage them?

During peak retail seasons like holidays or back-to-school periods, Footwear Sales Associates often encounter increased customer traffic and higher sales targets. Managing long lines, keeping the sales floor organized, and ensuring that customers receive prompt and knowledgeable assistance can be challenging. Effective communication, teamwork, and staying organized are key to handling these pressures. Associates who proactively restock shelves, learn product details, and collaborate with colleagues can provide a smoother shopping experience and meet performance goals.

What is the difference between Footwear Sales Associate vs Clothing Sales Associate?

AspectFootwear Sales AssociateClothing Sales Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; sales experience helpfulHigh school diploma; sales experience helpful
Work EnvironmentRetail stores specializing in footwearRetail stores selling clothing and apparel
Employer & Industry UsageFootwear brands, shoe stores, department storesClothing brands, apparel stores, department stores
Common Search & Comparison IntentCustomer service, product knowledge, sales skillsCustomer service, fashion knowledge, sales skills

Both roles involve assisting customers, maintaining product knowledge, and driving sales. The main difference lies in the product focus: Footwear Sales Associates specialize in shoes, while Clothing Sales Associates handle apparel. The skills and work environment are similar, but the product knowledge required varies based on the merchandise.

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Infographic showing various Footwear Sales Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,843 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

Caleres

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 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 Sales 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.
  • Career 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.
  • 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: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.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 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.

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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