Assistant in Training

The Outlets At Legends•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports the Store Manager and Leadership Team in creating an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests. The role combines sales, guest service, merchandising, and store operations, and includes helping develop sales, recruit Teammates, train and motivate staff, and act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. The Assistant Manager role is a progression from AIT and carries additional higher-level duties, while sharing most responsibilities. The position supports sales goals and Guest relationships through product knowledge, service, merchandising, coaching, and store leadership. It also assists with staffing, training, visual standards, inventory and freight processes, store planning, loss prevention, and day-to-day operations. The role may require travel to and coverage of other stores in the district based on business needs. The listed estimated pay range is $16–$20 per hour, including base rate plus sales commission where applicable. Final compensation depends on factors such as skills, experience, location, and qualifications. Benefits vary by eligibility and employment status; the posting describes full-time and part-time benefit offerings.

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 provide customer service and contribute to a positive team environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, potentially including mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel items, reach, climb or balance and jump, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear as required for the role.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging Guest service and help Guests select merchandise that meets their needs.
Demonstrate product knowledge, recommend additional items, create wardrobing experiences, and maintain Guest relationships and a client-based business.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average-sales, total-net-sales, and other sales and Guest-loyalty goals.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide and other company tools to support sales presentations and store performance.
Partner with the Store Manager to plan sales goals and demonstrate ownership of store sales performance.
Recognize recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
Help train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales, service, accountability, loss prevention, leadership, and operational standards.
Maintain a positive store-floor culture, model dress and showmanship standards, and provide or receive feedback professionally.
Support department results, execute department calendar actions, and complete check-ins and delegated tasks.
Own and influence merchandise zones; delegate and review zone work, and ensure Teammates follow visual standards and checklists.
Identify merchandising opportunities, maintain appropriately sized and displayed sales-floor merchandise, and communicate recommendations to the Store Manager.
Assist with store tours, visual standards, freight handling, markdowns, pulls, recalls, and return-to-vendor processes.
Work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, depending on business needs.
Use the planner and complete opening and closing checklists; execute and train others on store procedures.
Follow loss-prevention guidelines, recognize security risks and theft, and perform daily bag and purse checks as required.
Execute and teach Point of Sale procedures and follow policies for payments, returns, exchanges, and loss prevention.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed.
Communicate merchandise-handling concerns, policy violations, and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate management or Human Resources contacts.
Complete new-hire paperwork and tasks promptly and accurately according to company and legal guidelines.
Build effective working relationships with Corporate Office departments and help the Store Manager operate the store.
Handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence in accordance with company guidelines.
Assist the Store Manager in supervising and supporting Leadership, team development, interviews, and store growth.
Handle schedule changes professionally and travel to or cover other district stores when business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of two plans; preventive care is covered at 100%, and plans include virtual care.
Dental and vision insurance.
24/7 virtual care, including 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 qualifying Teammates.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; Buckle contributes to an HSA for qualifying high-deductible plan enrollees.
Performance bonuses for eligible Teammates.
40% discount on Buckle products and 25% discount on Buckle gift cards.
Vacation, sick time, a floating holiday, and bereavement leave, subject to employment status and eligibility.
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 in qualifying circumstances.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
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 Employee Assistance Program resources.
Paid leave accrues in applicable states for eligible part-time Teammates, where required by law.