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Sam Edelman has an incredible opportunity for a Sales Associate to join our highly creative, forward-thinking team in providing 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 guidelines and expectations. You’ll do your part to keep the store clean, organized, safe and easily shoppable. 
•    Drive with Passion: Meet performance metrics by exhibiting 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: 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.