Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Fairview Heights, 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, although most duties and responsibilities are shared. The role focuses on sales generation and Guest service; recruiting, training, and developing Teammates; visual merchandising; store operations; and supervisory leadership. The position assists the Store Manager with supervision and may require travel to and coverage of other stores in the district based on 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, including 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 perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable service; help Guests select merchandise and anticipate their needs by recommending additional items.
Demonstrate product knowledge and sales techniques, maintain knowledge of promotions and store policies, and provide service throughout the store.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sales, and net sales goals; support store sales performance, business builders, guest loyalty, and sales planning.
Build Guest relationships and client-based business, recognize Guest levels, and use tools such as the Sales Presentation Guide to achieve goals.
Identify recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruitment and staffing needs.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in accountability, shift orientation, loss prevention, sales presentation, and other job standards.
Support daily setup, training, performance reviews, department goals, education focuses, and leadership development.
Own and influence product presentation and zone ownership; delegate and review visual zones and ensure visual standards and checklists are followed.
Identify merchandising opportunities, ensure new freight is displayed appropriately, and maintain visual standards on the sales floor and in the backroom.
Execute and teach opening and closing checklists, point-of-sale procedures, payment and return policies, and loss-prevention practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; complete markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and return-to-vendor tasks.
Monitor inventory and supplies, communicate merchandise-handling concerns, and maintain effective relationships with Corporate Office departments.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Communicate policy violations and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources in a timely and confidential manner.
Assist the Store Manager in supervising, conducting interviews as needed, handling schedule changes, and responding to emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence.
Travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of two comprehensive plans, preventive care covered at 100%, and access to virtual care.
Dental and vision insurance.
24/7 virtual care for general, behavioral, and dermatology consultations.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.
401(k) with traditional and Roth options and discretionary company matching contributions for eligible Teammates.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; Buckle contributes to the 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, sick time, one floating holiday, and up to three days of bereavement leave; salaried Teammates receive one paid volunteer day.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options for 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.
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, and receive mental health resources and legally required paid leave where applicable.