Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Fargo, ND

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager help fulfill Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. They perform sales, merchandising, and operational tasks assigned by store management, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine facility cleaning. Working with the Store Manager and Leadership Team, they develop sales, recruit Teammates, and provide leadership. They share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as Store Manager when the Store Manager is absent. The Assistant Manager role is a progression from AIT and includes additional higher-level duties, although most duties and responsibilities are shared. The position combines Guest service and sales, Teammate recruiting and development, visual merchandising, store operations, and leadership. It requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of and 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. The listed pay range is $20–$23 per hour, described as the estimated base rate plus commission for sales positions. Final offers depend on factors including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related considerations. Full-time benefits are available after any applicable waiting period.

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 and 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 lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to execute sales, merchandising, operational, leadership, and Guest service responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging Guest service and assist Guests with merchandise selection, product knowledge, styling, and purchases.
Achieve personal and store sales goals, support sales presentations, and build Guest relationships and loyalty.
Work with the Store Manager to plan sales goals and support the store’s sales performance.
Recruit, train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates; assist with staffing needs and identify training needs.
Support daily setup, training, performance tracking, leadership development, and execution of store education and sales focuses.
Own and influence product presentation through zone ownership, visual standards, merchandising, freight placement, and store tours.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store and backroom; manage inventory-related tasks including markdowns, pulls, freight, recalls, and returns to vendors.
Perform and teach opening and closing procedures, Point of Sale procedures, Loss Prevention practices, and other store policies.
Monitor security risks and theft, follow Loss Prevention guidelines, and communicate policy violations or concerns appropriately.
Assist the Store Manager in supervising and act as Store Manager in their absence, including handling emergencies in accordance with company guidelines.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; travel to and cover other stores in the district based on business needs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.