Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Rochester, MN

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports the Store Manager and Leadership Team in fulfilling Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role combines sales, merchandising, and operational work, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine facility cleaning. The AIT helps develop sales, recruit Teammates, provide leadership, and train and motivate the team. The AIT may act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. Assistant Manager work is a progression from the AIT role, with additional higher-level duties; most duties are shared between the positions. The position focuses on delivering customer service and meeting sales goals, developing and coaching Teammates, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and supporting store operations and leadership. It 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. The role regularly works in a retail store setting with a usually moderate noise level and includes physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds. The stated pay range is $16–$20 per hour. For sales positions, Buckle pays a base rate plus commission; the stated range is the estimated base rate plus commission. Final offers depend on factors such as skills, experience, location, and qualifications. The position assists the Store Manager in supervising.

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 perform the essential physical duties, including regularly standing, walking, handling or feeling items, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, provide attentive and knowledgeable service, recommend merchandise, create wardrobing experiences, and help fulfill Guest needs.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sale, and total net sales goals; support store sales performance, business builders, Guest loyalty, and sales presentations.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG), product knowledge, sales education, and available inventory tools to support sales and Guest relationships.
Recognize recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales presentation, customer service, loss prevention, store accountability, and non-sales duties.
Support daily setup, training, performance reviews, education priorities, department goals, and delegated actions; maintain team communication and a positive floor culture.
Own and influence product presentation through zone ownership; delegate, demonstrate, and review visual zones and ensure visual standards and checklists are followed.
Maintain a sized and shoppable sales floor, manage freight presentation, identify merchandising opportunities, and communicate recommendations to the Store Manager.
Execute and teach store operations, including opening and closing checklists, point-of-sale procedures, payments, returns, exchanges, markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and return-to-vendor processes.
Maintain store cleanliness and organization, monitor supplies and inventory, follow loss prevention and security procedures, and promptly complete new-hire paperwork and tasks.
Communicate policy violations and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate management or Human Resources, and provide feedback about merchandise handling.
Assist with supervision, interviews, schedule changes, leadership development, and covering other stores in the district as business needs require.
Handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence according to company guidelines and perform other assigned duties.

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 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 an HSA for eligible 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 on a progressive schedule based on role and years of service; sick time, one floating holiday, and up to three days of bereavement leave.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental life and short- and long-term disability plans.
Paid and unpaid leave 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, 401(k) with company match, and mental health resources; paid leave accrues where required by law.