Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc. • Maple Grove, MN

4d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. Working with the Store Manager and Leadership Team, the AIT performs sales, merchandising, and operational tasks; develops sales; helps recruit, train, and motivate Teammates; and may act as Store Manager in the manager’s absence. The Assistant Manager role is a progression from AIT and includes additional high-level duties, though most responsibilities are shared.

The role combines Guest service and sales, teammate recruiting and development, visual merchandising, store operations, and leadership. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, maintaining store presentation and standards, supporting staffing and training, executing operational procedures, and contributing to a positive and productive team environment. The position assists the Store Manager in supervising and may require travel to other stores in the district based on 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 of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; occasional sitting is required.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
• Ability to travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, engaging Guest service and assist Guests with merchandise selection, product knowledge, wardrobe suggestions, returns, and exchanges.
• Meet personal sales, sales-per-hour, average-sale, and total net sales goals; contribute to store sales performance and Guest loyalty.
• Use the Sales Presentation Guide and business-building tools, and help improve Teammates’ sales presentations.
• Build Guest relationships and support fit appointments, Buckle credit card applications, and Guest connections.
• Identify recruiting opportunities and assist the Store Manager with recruiting and staffing needs.
• Train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates in sales, service, store standards, loss prevention, and non-sales roles.
• Maintain a positive floor culture, communicate with the team, and support daily setup, training, reviews, and delegated tasks.
• Manage product presentation and zone ownership; ensure visual standards, floor organization, freight presentation, and backroom standards are maintained.
• Identify merchandising opportunities and communicate recommendations to the Store Manager.
• Complete opening and closing checklists, point-of-sale procedures, markdowns, pulls, freight processing, recalls, and vendor returns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and shoppable store; monitor inventory and supplies and follow loss prevention procedures.
• Communicate policy violations, concerns, and merchandise-handling issues to appropriate leaders.
• Support store planning and execution of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly priorities.
• Assist in supervising Teammates, conduct interviews as needed, provide and receive feedback, and handle schedule changes professionally.
• Act as Store Manager in their absence, including responding to emergencies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; travel to and cover other district stores based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with two plan options, preventive care covered at 100%, and virtual care access.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 24/7 virtual care for 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 eligible enrollees 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, sick time, one floating holiday, and up to three days of bereavement leave; salaried Teammates receive one paid volunteer day.
• 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.
• Optional 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED