Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Liberal, KS

4d•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 facility cleaning. They work directly 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 are shared. The role focuses on providing excellent Guest service and achieving sales goals; recruiting, training, and developing Teammates; managing visual merchandising; carrying out store operations; and supporting supervisory and leadership responsibilities. The position assists the Store Manager in supervising. Work is performed in a retail store setting, where noise is usually moderate. The schedule is flexible and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store and business needs. The role may also require travel to cover other stores within the District.

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 business needs.
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, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating.
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, provide knowledgeable and engaging service, recommend merchandise, and help fulfill Guest needs.
Meet personal sales goals and contribute to store sales performance, Guest loyalty, and business-builder results.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide and product knowledge to improve sales presentations and create a strong shopping experience.
Build Guest relationships and support client-based business, including fit appointments, Buckle credit card, and Guest Connect activity.
Recruit, train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales, service, accountability, Loss Prevention, and store procedures.
Assist the Store Manager with staffing, interviews, training plans, education focus, and delegation of store tasks.
Lead by example, maintain a positive floor culture, give and receive feedback, and support team growth.
Manage visual merchandising and zone ownership; maintain visual standards and ensure the sales floor and backroom are organized and properly presented.
Recognize merchandising opportunities and communicate recommendations to the Store Manager.
Complete operational tasks such as opening and closing checklists, POS procedures, markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and returns to vendors.
Follow Loss Prevention, payment, return, exchange, security, ethics, and company policy procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; monitor supplies and address merchandise-handling concerns.
Handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence and communicate policy violations or concerns promptly and confidentially.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; handle schedule changes professionally.
Travel to and cover other stores within the District as business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.