Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Bakersfield, CA

5d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports the store’s mission of creating an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests. The role performs sales, merchandising, and operational tasks, works with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales and recruit Teammates, and helps train and motivate the team. The AIT may act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. The Assistant Manager role is a progression from AIT and shares most duties, with additional higher-level responsibilities specific to that position. The position includes guest service and sales generation, recruiting and developing Teammates, visual merchandising, store operations, and supervisory support. It assists the Store Manager in supervising and may require travel to cover other stores in the district. The role is based in a retail store setting and requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and certain holiday periods according to store and business needs.

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 perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and arms, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; occasional sitting is required.
Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Ability to give and receive feedback, maintain professional relationships, communicate effectively, and support leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging Guest service; answer product and store questions; recommend and locate merchandise; and create wardrobing experiences by anticipating Guest needs.
Use product knowledge and sales education to demonstrate merchandise and share knowledge with Guests and Teammates.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sale, and total net sales goals; contribute to store sales performance and business builders; and plan sales goals with the Store Manager.
Maintain Guest relationships and support Guest loyalty, fit appointments, Buckle credit card, and Guest Connect goals.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily and model showmanship, customer service, and leadership standards.
Identify recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales, accountability, shift orientation, loss prevention, product presentation, and other job functions.
Support daily setup, training, performance reviews, department goals, and education initiatives; track and delegate tasks using the specified tools and worksheets.
Own and influence product presentation through zone ownership; assign visual tasks and learning goals, and ensure visual standards and checklists are followed.
Maintain a well-sized and shoppable sales floor, ensure freight is displayed appropriately, identify merchandising opportunities, and communicate recommendations to the Store Manager.
Complete and teach operational procedures, including opening and closing checklists, point-of-sale procedures, markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and vendor returns.
Follow loss prevention, payment, return, exchange, safety, company policy, and Code of Ethics requirements; identify and respond to security risks and theft.
Maintain a clean, organized store; monitor supplies; complete new-hire paperwork; and communicate merchandise handling concerns and policy or teammate concerns to appropriate leaders.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; handle schedule changes professionally; and travel to cover other district stores as business needs require.
Assist in supervising the store and handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including two plan options, preventive care covered at 100%, and virtual care access.
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 contributions 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 bonuses for eligible Teammates.
40% discount on Buckle products and 25% discount on Buckle gift cards.
Vacation time earned on a progressive schedule, starting at 80 or 120 hours depending on employment status and prorated for the first partial year.
Annual sick time, with carryover subject to the stated limits and applicable law.
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 optional supplemental life and short- and long-term disability plans.
Paid and unpaid leave for qualifying situations; eligible salaried Teammates may qualify for medical leave pay, including 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, mental health resources, and paid leave where required by law.