About Us:

Dardano's Shoes is recognized as one of the top independent footwear retailers in the country. We are a local family owned and operated business dedicated to providing excellent customer service and great products. Specializing in comfort footwear and expert repair services, Dardano's Shoes has been serving the Denver community for 75 years and is well known for exceptional service, a large selection and a great shopping experience!

Company Core Values:

Reliable, Curious, Inclusive, and Service to Others

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven commission-based comfort shoe sales associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping customers find the perfect shoe to meet their comfort needs, meeting sales goals, and representing our company in a professional and enthusiastic manner.

Key Responsibilities:

- Greet customers as they enter the store and provide them with a positive and inclusive shopping experience

- Understand customer needs, including any specific comfort requirements, and provide knowledgeable recommendations on products

- Provide customers with a “sit and fit” experience, including measuring feet, determining foot dynamics, and fitting guidance

- Meet and exceed sales goals on a regular basis

- Continuously enhance knowledge of product, fashion trends and customer service, as well as specific comfort shoe knowledge

- Keep the store organized and maintain a clean and tidy selling floor

- Communicate customer feedback to the manager

- Actively engage in store visual merchandising including but not limited to replacing and pricing store displays and organizing and replenishing stock

- Building a positive relationship with customers to increase repeat visits

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a strong retail sales associate, previous footwear experience preferred!

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to build strong customer relationships

- A passion for comfort and an understanding of foot mechanics

- Strong work ethic, reliable and willingness to go the extra mile

- Ability to work well in a team environment

- Positive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure

- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

- Curiosity to continuously improve own knowledge and understanding of comfort shoe options and fitting.

Benefits:

- Competitive Pay: varying roles have base pay, commission, and bonus opportunities.

- Health Insurance

- Paid Vacation

- Sick Time

- Employee Discounts

- Vendor sponsored contests, spiffs, discounts, and occasional free swag

- Flexible scheduling (varies depending on team member role)

- Growth opportunities

This is an hourly plus commission-based position, with a competitive compensation package that rewards those who are reliable, curious, inclusive, and service-minded. If you have a passion for helping customers find comfortable shoes and a desire to provide excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply!