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Red Wing Shoe Company

Makes work, safety and everyday footwear

Retail Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$18.50 - $22.50/hr
Junior
North Riverside, IL, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old within 30 days of application.
  • One to two years of relevant experience is required.
  • Applicants must be results-oriented.
  • Effective written and verbal communication is required.
  • Computer utilization skills are required.
  • Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat to lace shoes, lift overhead, twist, climb a ladder, and stand for long periods.
  • Applicants must perform housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, disinfecting the store using chemicals, discarding trash, maintaining recycling, and installing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.
  • Availability to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, as well as weekends and holidays, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Greet customers and help them find products that meet their needs.
  • Process transactions using point-of-sale systems and handle cash accurately.
  • Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising standards.
  • Monitor inventory, restock shelves, and conduct inventory counts.
  • Provide product information and recommendations to customers.
  • Collaborate with team members to support smooth store operations.
  • Follow company policies and procedures while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Handle customer inquiries and resolve concerns courteously and efficiently.
  • Perform assigned opening and closing duties, including cash reconciliation.
  • Contribute to store sales goals through customer service and product knowledge.
  • Help customers maintain their boots through oiling and conditioning, minor repairs, and Tuff Toe application.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company's mission, values, and organizational structure is desirable.
  • Knowledge of profit and loss is desirable.
  • Retail footwear knowledge is desirable.

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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