Our Company  

This is an opportunity to work for one of the best independent shoe retailers in America. The Walk Shop is an industry leader, and at the cutting edge of the fashion-comfort revolution, presenting shoes that are both beautiful and comfortable.

We pioneered the first "walking concept" store in America, as well as importing, for the first time, many of the European comfort shoes so popular in the U.S. today.

We have been consistent innovators and work closely with our vendors, helping them to build shoes that combine the style and comfort that are the hallmark of what for which we stand.

We have a strong commitment to quality, craftsmanship, advanced technology, and superior customer service.

We offer ongoing education to our employees, in fitting skills, foot problems, and product knowledge. This empowers them to provide a level of expertise and professionalism seldom seen in today's service poor retail environment.

We are a family owned and operated business with three generations of experience. Since our founding in 1978, we have experienced steady and constant growth.

By consistently towering above industry performance standards, in all measures of productivity, efficiency, and innovation; The Walk Shop has won the admiration and respect of the entire shoe industry, and we are considered a model that others look to emulate.

Our Benefits :

We offer a supportive, friendly, professional environment, devoid of the politics and factionalism of a large corporate environment, and characterized by respect for the individual. We offer a supportive learning environment, with opportunity for personal growth, and involvement in all aspects of the business based upon the individual's personal talents.

Because of our focus on maintaining the long term happiness and productivity of our employees, our work week is only five days with no nights.

Our compensation is at the very highest level offered in our industry. In addition, we offer generous bonuses, 100 percent employer endowed profit sharing, medical benefits, vacation and other benefits.

Our People:

Our staff is comprised of true professionals. Many of them have had more than twenty years retail experience. Most have been store managers or district managers in their careers. They all take tremendous pride in a high degree of professionalism and are able to offer a level of service/counseling which is at the very pinnacle of our industry. Our average associate has been with us for more than three years.

Our Needs:

We are looking for articulate, warm, assertive, energetic people, who share our passion for offering superlative customer service. The applicant should have strong retail experience, outstanding sales abilities, exceptional problem-solving skills and enjoy helping people. He or she should also be comfortable working in a extremely fast-paced environment and be eager to lend a hand to assist in whatever needs to be done.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS 

Retail Management Sales Position: We are looking for an articulate, warm, assertive, energetic person, who enjoys helping people, and is a good problem solver. Applicant must have extensive footwear retail experience. The position entails responsibility for store operation, opening and closing, managing sales associates and support staff, restocking merchandise, troubleshooting, customer service, and most importantly strong selling ability. Please email your resume to comments@walkshop.com (text-based or word attachments only, please) or fax same to (510) 841-0353.  

Back up Cashier: We are looking for an individual with some cash register sales experience to act as an interim cashier. Hours are flexible and salary is negotiable.