Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Pueblo, CO

5d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager help fulfill Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs sales, merchandising, and store operations tasks, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine facility cleaning. Working with the Store Manager and Leadership Team, the AIT helps develop sales, recruit Teammates, and provide leadership. The role shares responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and acts as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. Assistant Manager is a progression from AIT and includes additional higher-level duties, although most duties are shared. The position focuses on sales generation and Guest service, recruiting and developing Teammates, visual merchandising, store operations, and supervisory support. The role helps meet sales goals, deliver an engaging and knowledgeable shopping experience, maintain visual and operational standards, train and coach Teammates, and support the Store Manager in effective store operations. The position may require travel to cover other stores in the district based on business needs. The listed pay range is $17–$20 per hour, described as an estimated base rate plus commission for sales positions. Final offers depend on factors including skills, experience, location, and qualifications. Buckle describes benefits for both full-time and part-time Teammates; eligibility and benefit details vary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related retail experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store and business needs.
Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel items, reach, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate by talking and hearing; occasional sitting is required.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, provide attentive service, answer merchandise questions, recommend and locate products, and create wardrobing experiences that meet Guest needs.
Demonstrate product knowledge and sales techniques, communicate promotions and store policies, and pursue personal sales, average sale, and net sales goals.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide and other sales tools to support sales performance, Guest loyalty, business builders, and client relationships.
Plan sales goals with the Store Manager and demonstrate ownership of store sales results.
Recognize recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales, service, loss prevention, store accountability, and other role standards.
Help select and implement the store’s education focus, delegate and execute business segments, and track assigned actions and training needs.
Demonstrate expected dress and service standards, maintain a positive floor culture, and communicate with fellow leaders and Teammates.
Own and influence product presentation through zone ownership, visual standards, merchandising projects, and the Weekly Visual Checklist.
Partner with the Store Manager to delegate, demonstrate, and review store zones; identify merchandising opportunities and recommend solutions.
Keep the sales floor appropriately sized and freight displayed, and maintain visual standards on the sales floor and in the backroom.
Use store planning tools and complete opening and closing checklists; execute and train others on these procedures.
Follow loss prevention and security practices, including required bag and purse checks, and execute and teach point-of-sale procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; complete markdowns, pulls, freight processing, recalls, and vendor returns; and monitor supplies.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; handle schedule changes professionally and work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
Complete new-hire paperwork and tasks in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and legal policies.
Communicate merchandise handling concerns, policy violations, and Teammate or Guest concerns to the appropriate leaders or Human Resources in a timely and confidential manner.
Support and assist the Store Manager in supervising; conduct interviews as needed and handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence in accordance with company guidelines.
Build effective relationships with Corporate Office departments and provide leadership support, feedback, and guidance to Teammates.
Travel to cover other district stores when business needs require; perform other assigned duties and special projects.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of two plans, preventive care covered at 100%, and virtual care access.
Dental and vision insurance.
24/7 virtual care for general, behavioral, and dermatology consultations.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.
401(k) with traditional and Roth options and discretionary company matching contributions for qualifying Teammates.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; Buckle contributes to the HSA for eligible enrollment in the high-deductible medical plan.
Performance-based incentive bonuses for eligible Teammates.
40% discount on Buckle products and 25% discount on Buckle gift cards.
Vacation time earned according to role and years of service, with amounts and accrual dependent on employment status.
Annual sick time, subject to applicable law, with specified carryover limits.
One floating holiday and up to three days of bereavement leave.
One paid volunteer day for salaried Teammates.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental life and short- and long-term disability plans.
Paid and unpaid leave of absence for qualifying situations; eligible salaried Teammates may receive medical leave pay that can be used as paid parental leave in qualifying circumstances.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance for eligible Teammates.
Eligible part-time Teammates may access medical plans, 401(k) with company match, and mental health resources.
Paid leave accrues in applicable states where required by law.