footwear sales representative

Famous Footwear

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.
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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.
<br><br>
What You’ll be Doing
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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!</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<b>Essential Functions:</b> 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.
<br><br>
Perks You’ll Enjoy!
<br><ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.</li>
<li>Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications & Education
<br><ul>
<li>High School Diploma/GED</li>
<li>Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store</li>
<li>Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels</li>
<li>Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively within a team</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements and/or Environment
<br><ul>
<li>Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques;</li>
<li>Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting;</li>
<li>Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.</li>
</ul>
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.
<br>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.
<br>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.
<br><b>Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer:</b> 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

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

W. L. Gore & Associates

<div>Job Description
<div></div><div><div><div><div>Footwear Developer
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Req Id: 1556
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>State/Province: Montana
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Business: Gore Fabrics
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Category: Engineering, Scientists &amp; Technicians
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Sub-Category: Engineering
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 4/13/26
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting End Date: 4/28/26
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2></div><div><p>We are looking for a Footwear Developer with deep, hands-on expertise in technical footwear development and a performance footwear materials background to join out team. In this role, you will focus on product development, and maintain an elevated understanding of materials development for footwear; including uppers, linings, membranes, trims, and reinforcements, and how they integrate with lasts, constructions, and bottom units to achieve price and performance for each model. Most importantly, you know how to keep things moving&mdash;ensuring every decision pushes the product, the process, and the team forward.<br>
</p><p></p><p>The Footwear Developer should bring confidence when presenting solutions, curiosity when exploring new technologies, and be collaborative when working across internal teams and external partners. The developer will own the work end-to-end, from concept through commercialization, partnering closely with design, engineering, sourcing, and vendor partners to deliver full spectrum of footwear built for hunting, fishing, and rugged outdoor environments.<br>
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This role is located in Bozeman, Montana with the possiblility of a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation may be available for this role.
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Guide footwear project development from concept through commercialization, ensuring performance, fit, durability, and manufacturability
</li><li>Ability to analyze design tech packs and prepare for factory deliverables
</li><li>Create, manage and maintain footwear BOM database for accurate and up to date product material accuracy
</li><li>Track and guide prototypes and samples, driving solutions to materialrelated challenges
</li><li>Drive footwear-specific materials development across uppers, linings, membranes, trims, and components, including seasonal material direction and palettes
</li><li>Work together with Design, Engineering, and Product Marketing to specify materials and components to meet performance, cost, margin, and sustainability targets
</li><li>Own footwear costing in partnership with sourcing and production manager, including cost modeling, negotiations, and margin trade-offs
</li><li>Manage vendor relationships across materials suppliers and factories; evaluate, onboard, and optimize the supply base
</li><li>Partner with planning and supply chain to ensure material readiness, capacity alignment, and on-time delivery
</li><li>Work in cooperation with Footwear Development Lead and Gore Engineers for testing of waterproof and weather-protective systems (e.g., GORE-TEX, membranes, seam sealing, coatings)
</li><li>Interpret lab and field-testing results and translate insights into material and construction decisions
</li><li>Manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional communication to deliver projects on schedule
</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team through explanation of facts and timelines
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Product Development, Materials, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field OR an additional 3 years of experience in footwear and/or materials development
</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear and/or materials development
</li><li>Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing, material processes, and waterproof constructions
</li><li>Proven experience in materials costing, vendor management, and supply planning
</li><li>Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills
</li><li>Comfortable working directly with overseas suppliers and factories
</li><li>Passion for outdoor, hunting, and fishing footwear performance
</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 15%
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desired Qualifications
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Experience working with GORE-TEX or similar waterproof/breathable systems
</li><li>Experience working in Centric or similar product management software in daily operations
</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>What We Offer
</b></p><p>Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
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We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for &ldquo;profit-sharing&rdquo;. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
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Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
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Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Footwear Developer

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.
<br><br>
As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, 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 love to take on additional responsibilities and take pride in your execution. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with the store team and customers, which builds engaging customer experiences. Most importantly you LOVE shoes and whatever your style you help every person who enters the store feel a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
<br><br>
What You’ll be Doing
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Inspire that Famous Feeling: Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with your integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie. To help others be their best, you’ll raise your hand to help infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.</li>
<li>Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: You’ll bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts!</li>
<li>Ace Retail Operations: You’ll know the ins-and-outs of your store like the back of your hand and enjoy putting in the work so it runs like a tightly laced sneaker– from pricing to inventory, nothing gets past your keen eye for detail. You’ve got opening and closing the store dialed, keeping it clean, organized, and all our famous styles easily shoppable.</li>
<li>Connect the Dots: Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies. You don’t shy away from utilizing your fellow partners and resources to accomplish tasks like a champ!</li>
<li>Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection, leaving customers wowed with consistently top-notch experiences powered by attentiveness to customer service and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.</li>
<li>Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, ensuring every associate feels valued 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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<b>Essential Functions:</b> Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.
<br><br>
Perks You’ll Enjoy!
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet</li>
<li>Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications & Education
<br><ul>
<li>Has a High School Diploma/GED.</li>
<li>Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.</li>
<li>Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience in lieu.</li>
<li>Previous experience being on a team and motivating others to accomplish a goal.</li>
<li>Manages multiple tasks and communicates direction set by the store manager.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to mentor and train Associates on selling and operational processes.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule and meet availability requirements of the role. Includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.</li>
<li>Has basic computer skills.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements and/or Environment
<br><ul>
<li>Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques;</li>
<li>Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting;</li>
<li>Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in general retail practices and procedures needed to keep things running smoothly.</li>
<li>Experienced as a team player, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to encourage fellow associates and achieve goals together.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude and communicate the game plan set by the store manager.</li>
<li>Skilled at mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes.</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.</li>
</ul>
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.
<br>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.
<br>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.
<br><b>Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer:</b> 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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