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Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands. Since our founding in 1878, we’ve been all about the right fit. That goes for anyone who slips our shoes on their feet. But it starts in the heart — right within our company culture. read more
Caleres Company Culture
Caleres Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Caleres' Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
AMeetings
A-Team
B+Executive Team
BWork Culture
BCaleres CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Diane Sullivan
67 /100
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Diversity at Caleres
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Caleres have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Caleres
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Caleres have rated Meetings, Executive Team, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Caleres eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-14
Caleres employees are -14% more likely to recommend Caleres as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Caleres
Working at Caleres is rated average by 92 employees, across various culture dimensions. Caleres employees are most satisfied about Environment, Meetings, and Team categories, putting Caleres’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Caleres was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Caleres
B-
Overall Company Culture at Caleres is rated B-
Last updated a month ago
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40%
Caleres ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCaleres Employee Reviews
Out of 48 Caleres employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Caleres improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Caleres Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The opportunity to learn something new
- What makes you most happy at work?the morale of my coworkers and our diligence
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?When everyone was present they would pitch in and help
Constructive Feedback From Caleres Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leaderships team lack of knowledge of all channels of distribution is detrimental to the brands.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Proper training would be significant improvement to the quality of work performed
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The offer I accepted was for $19/hr and I was paid $17.50/ through out my employment which was six months.
Caleres Company Information
Caleres Company Overview
Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands. Since our founding in 1878, we’ve been all about the right fit. That goes for anyone who slips our shoes on their feet. But it starts in the heart — right within our company culture.
Caleres Mission, Vision & Values
Caleres Mission Statement
Inspire people to feel great… feet first.
Caleres Values
Passion, accountability, curiosity, creativity and caring… we are Caleres. Feel good... Feet first. ... A Perfect Shoe for You. Our footwear is distributed through more than 1,900 retailers in the U.S. and Canada and more than 60 countries around the world. ... A Culture of Creativity. and Courage.
| Headquarter | 8300 Maryland Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.caleres.com |
| Tel | 314-854-4000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CAL |
Caleres Competitors
Caleres competitors include Cole Haan, Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel, Genesco, and Payless ShoeSource. Caleres ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Caleres compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Caleres Employees
92 employees at Caleres have reviewed Caleres across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 92 Caleres employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Caleres are not very pleased with their total compensation at Caleres, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Caleres are pleased with their team. 92 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Caleres are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Caleres believe the environment at Caleres is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Caleres is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at Caleres work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Caleres are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Caleres - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Saint Louis, MO about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Saint Louis, MO employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Caleres KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Caleres employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Caleres' KPIs and OKRs.
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Caleres CEO & Leadership
Caleres CEO - Diane Sullivan
67 /100
Diane’s approval rate is just above average, putting Diane in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Diane Sullivan is well regarded by employees for the Environment Caleres offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Diane is most liked by Caucasian employees and Male employees. However, Female employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Caleres’s competitors, Diane Sullivan ranks just above Genesco’s CEO Mimi Vaughn. With Diane’s leadership, Caleres employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Meetings. Diane was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
Caleres Leadership
The Caleres Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Diane Sullivan, Division President of Brand Portfolio John W. Schmidt, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Kenneth H. Hannah
Diane Sullivan CEO / President
Diane Sullivan serves as the CEO / President of Caleres.
John W. Schmidt Division President of Brand Portfolio
Mr. John W. Schmidt, also known as Jay, has been the Division President of Brand Portfolio at Caleres, Inc. since... read more
Kenneth H. Hannah Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Kenneth H. Hannah, also known as Ken, has been Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Caleres, Inc.... read more
Richard M. Ausick Division President of Famous Footwear
Mr. Richard M. Ausick, also known as Rick, serves as a Division President of Famous Footwear at Caleres, Inc. since... read more
Thomas Lucas Senior VP of Corporate Development, Senior VP of Finance & Treasurer
Mr. Thomas Lucas has been Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development of Caleres, Inc (formerly Brown... read more
Karlyn Mattson Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear Division
Ms. Karlyn Mattson has been Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear Division at Caleres, Inc. since February 14,... read more
Samuel L. Edelman President of Sam Edelman Shoe
Mr. Samuel L. Edelman, also known as Sam, is the Founder and President of Sam Edelman Shoe at Brown Shoe Co. Inc. Mr.... read more
Mark A. Schmitt Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Logistics & Customer Service
Mr. Mark A. Schmitt has been Chief Information Officer of Caleres, Inc. since January 2012 and its Senior Vice President... read more
Janet A. Carr Senior Vice President of Global Business Development
Ms. Janet A. Carr has been Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at Caleres, Inc. since February 22,... read more
Caleres Salaries
How much does Caleres pay?
How much do people at Caleres get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Caleres is $122,623, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,073, or $56 per hour.
At Caleres, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,004 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,266 annually. Average Caleres salaries by department include: Design at $103,244, Legal at $187,386, Business Development at $145,575, and Admin at $58,280. Half of Caleres salaries are above $117,073.
28 employees at Caleres rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 82 ratings) while 26 employees at Caleres rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Caleres employees include job titles like Director of Sales. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Caleres employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$122,623*
Average Compensation
$117,073*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Caleres Salaries by City
Caleres Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Caleres
Diverse employees at Caleres score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Caleres in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Caleres across various culture dimensions.
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Caleres Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Caleres PTO
Caleres' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Caleres' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Caleres Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Caleres applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Caleres Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Caleres on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Caleres
What is Caleres address?
Caleres location is at 8300 Maryland Avenue
Who is the CEO of Caleres?
Caleres CEO is Diane Sullivan, their score by employees is 67
What is Caleres eNPS?
The eNPS for Caleres is -14
What is Caleres revenue?
Caleres revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Sales Associate in Caleres?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 63k
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