Assistant in Training

Coronado Center•Albuquerque, NM

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. Working directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team, the AIT contributes to sales, recruitment, teammate development, merchandising, and store operations. The role shares responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and may act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. Assistant Manager duties represent a progression from the AIT role and include additional higher-level responsibilities, while most duties are shared. The position combines guest service and sales with leadership, visual merchandising, and operational execution. The AIT helps achieve store and individual sales goals, builds Guest relationships, trains and coaches Teammates, maintains visual and store standards, supports staffing and scheduling needs, and follows company policies and procedures. The role assists the Store Manager in supervising the store and may travel to cover other stores within the District as business needs require.

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.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, handle objects, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate; occasional sitting is required.
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the District based on business needs.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging service and assist Guests with merchandise selection, product information, returns, exchanges, and sales promotions.
Achieve personal sales goals and contribute to store sales performance, including average sale, business builders, denim, and Guest loyalty.
Build Guest relationships, encourage repeat business, and use sales tools and product knowledge to expand Guest selections.
Support the Store Manager and Leadership Team in planning sales goals, recruitment, staffing, and store education priorities.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales presentation, product education, accountability, Loss Prevention, and non-sales positions.
Participate in interviews and recruitment activities, maintain recruiting contacts, and help complete new-hire paperwork and tasks.
Lead daily setup, training, impacting, and review activities; complete and train others on opening and closing checklists.
Own and influence assigned merchandise zones; delegate and review zone work, maintain visual standards, and ensure new freight is appropriately displayed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store and backroom; complete markdowns, pulls, freight handling, recalls, and vendor returns.
Execute and teach Point of Sale procedures and follow payment, return, exchange, security, and Loss Prevention policies.
Use store planning and performance tools, including the Performance Tracker, planner, checklists, and Weekly Delegation Worksheet.
Communicate merchandise handling concerns, policy violations, and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources.
Complete scheduled shifts, cover shifts when needed, handle schedule changes professionally, and travel to cover other District stores when required.
Support store operations, respond to emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence according to company guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.