Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Carbondale, IL

3d•$19 - $23•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. They perform sales, merchandising, and operational tasks assigned by store management, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning. They work with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit Teammates, and provide leadership. They share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. The Assistant Manager role is a progression from AIT and includes additional high-level duties, while most duties and responsibilities are shared. The position focuses on sales generation and Guest service, Teammate recruiting and development, visual merchandising, store operations, and leadership. AITs help achieve sales goals, build Guest relationships, coach and train Teammates, maintain visual standards and store organization, follow loss-prevention and operating procedures, and support the Store Manager with staffing and store performance. The listed pay range is $19–$23 per hour, representing estimated base pay plus sales commission for sales positions. Final offers depend on factors such as skills, experience, location, and qualifications. The position is based in a retail store setting and requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, depending on store and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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 business needs.
Ability to complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed.
Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to perform required vision tasks, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjustment of focus.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, provide attentive service, answer questions, recommend and locate merchandise, and create a wardrobing experience based on Guest needs.
Demonstrate product knowledge, communicate promotions and store policies, and meet personal sales-per-hour, average-sales, and total-net-sales goals.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide and other business tools to support sales, Guest loyalty, fitting appointments, credit card activity, and store performance.
Build Guest relationships and client-based business, recognize Guest levels, and demonstrate leadership and showmanship on the sales floor.
Plan sales goals with the Store Manager and take ownership of the store’s sales performance.
Identify recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales presentation, loss prevention, shift orientation, accountability, and other assigned areas.
Promote a positive floor culture, communicate education priorities, delegate and track tasks, and follow up on Teammate training needs.
Manage product and visual presentation through zone ownership, visual standards, floor sizing, freight display, store tours, and backroom standards.
Recognize merchandising opportunities and communicate recommendations and solutions to the Store Manager.
Follow opening and closing procedures, complete checklists, execute point-of-sale procedures, and handle payments, returns, exchanges, and loss-prevention requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; monitor supplies; and complete markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and vendor returns.
Recognize security risks and theft, follow loss-prevention guidelines, and communicate policy violations or concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources.
Support store planning and operations, handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence, and communicate with Corporate Office departments.
Assist the Store Manager in supervising and support leadership, interviews, problem solving, schedule changes, and coverage at other district stores as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of two plans, preventive care covered at 100%, and access to virtual care.
Dental and vision insurance.
24/7 virtual consultations for general, behavioral, and dermatology care.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.
401(k) with traditional and Roth options and discretionary company matching for qualifying Teammates.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; Buckle contributes to an HSA for Teammates enrolled 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 the amount depending on employment status and prorated for the first partial year.
40 hours of sick time per year, or more where required by law, prorated for the first partial year; up to 80 hours may be carried over, subject to an 80-hour annual maximum including carryover.
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 options for supplemental life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid and unpaid leave of absence for qualifying situations; eligible salaried Teammates may receive medical leave pay, including paid parental leave for qualifying Teammates.
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 and the 401(k) with company match.
Paid leave accrual in applicable states, at one hour for every 30 hours worked.