History of Famous Footwear

A chain of retail store that can be found in most shopping malls, as well as strip malls across the United States, you can find more than 1,100 storefronts throughout the United States.   Owned by the Brown Shoe Company, you can find their headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description / Average Wage

Sales Associate: Working as a sales associate, you’re going to be in charge of stocking shoes on the shelves, as well as pricing them, and more.   You will assist customers with their purchase, as well as help find them their right size in the back of the store.   You will also help them with any questions or concerns that they may have as well.   The average wage is around $8 to $10 a hour.

Cashier: The cashier is going to be in charge of ringing up customers with their purchase.   You’re going to accept cash, credit card transactions, as well as answer any questions that they may have in regards to their order.   You’re going to also help them with returns and more.   The average wage is $8 to $10 a hour.

Inventory / Stock: Working in the backroom, you will be responsible for helping unload the trucks, as well as organize the shoes in the back.   You will price the items, as well as make sure that all shoes are organized to company standard.   The average wage for inventory is around $8 to $10 a hour.

Supervisor / Assistant Manager: Working in the management role, you will help open up the store, as well as close it down.   You will assist the store manager with any tasks that they need help with.   You will also assign tasks, as well as make sure that all of the employees are doing their job.   The wages start around $11 to $13 a hour.

General Manager: You’re going to be in charge of the whole store.   You’re going to help with watching over the store, where you’re going to make sure that the company runs according to company standard.   You’re going to help with assigning tasks, hiring employees, as well as ensuring that a shift runs good.   Any problems are going to be geared toward the district manager.   The average wage is anywhere from $13 to $19 a hour.

Benefits

• Health package that includes dental, vision and more.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement that includes 401K.
• Stock purchasing plan.
• Discount on merchandise.
• Paid sick time, vacations, as well as holiday, and more…

How to apply

If you want to work with Famous Footwear, you can apply for a job in store, where you can requst an application.   You can also view job openings online as well by following this link.