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Red Wing Shoe Company

Makes work, safety and everyday footwear

Retail Associate

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/16/2026
$15 - $19.50/hr
Junior
Chesapeake, VA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
  • One to two years of relevant experience.
  • Results orientation.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Computer utilization.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds; bend or squat to lace shoes; lift overhead; twist; climb a ladder; and stand for long periods.
  • Ability to perform housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, using disinfectant chemicals, discarding trash, maintaining recycling, and installing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.
Responsibilities
  • Guide each customer through the Ultimate Fit Experience.
  • Recommend appropriate accessories and educate customers on their benefits.
  • Generate industrial sales leads.
  • Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals.
  • Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards.
  • Maintain proficiency in product knowledge, technical standards, and operating standards through continuous learning.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organizational standards and legal regulations.
  • Provide direct support in the daily operations of the retail store.
  • Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of the company's electronic communication software.
  • Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organizational quality system standards.
  • Uphold the company's core values.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
  • Conduct oneself in accordance with company policies.
  • Build collaborative relationships with key people with whom the employee works or interacts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Thorough knowledge of the company's mission, values, and organizational structure.
  • Profit and loss knowledge.
  • Curiosity, passion for new ideas, and an interest in driving growth.
  • Problem-solving.
  • Retail footwear knowledge.

About the company

Red Wing Shoe Company makes work and safety footwear for tradespeople and industrial workers, alongside casual boots for everyday wear. Its Red Wing Heritage collection adapts designs from the company's work boot history, while Irish Setter serves workers and outdoor enthusiasts. The group sells footwear, garments and accessories through branded stores, independent dealers and online channels, combining its own manufacturing operations with a retail business. Customers choose products for the protection, fit and durability required by their jobs or for the look of traditional leather boots. Founded in 1905, the privately held company is headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Red Wing, MN

Founded

1905

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What believers are saying

  • Workplace accounts add a sales channel: Red Wing for Business manages footwear purchasing through portals and digital vouchers.
  • Repairs extend customer relationships: Red Wing's Minnesota shop and nationwide repair partners service customers' existing boots.
  • Part-timers receive retirement support: the Spring, Texas retail associate listing includes a 401(k) match and financial planning assistance.

What critics are saying

  • Retail work is physical: Spring, Texas part-time associates must lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
  • Store ownership fragments the employer network: Red Wing recruits independent dealer investors, so branded stores include separate businesses.
  • Repairability has limits: Red Wing says cracked insoles, torn uppers and worn-through linings usually prevent boot repairs.

What makes Red Wing Shoe Company unique

  • Leather supply sits inside the group: Red Wing owns S.B. Foot, which also sells leather beyond footwear.
  • Fit data feeds product development: IronFlex draws on more than three million customer foot scans.
  • The portfolio includes hospitality: Red Wing owns the historic St. James Hotel alongside its footwear businesses.

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