Assistant in Training

The Buckle, Inc.•Minnetonka, MN

4d•$16 - $21•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, merchandising, and operational work with developing sales, recruiting Teammates, and providing leadership. The AIT shares responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and acts 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 position focuses on sales generation and Guest service; teammate recruiting, training, and development; visual merchandising; store operations; and supervisory leadership. AITs help meet sales goals, coach Teammates, maintain visual and operational standards, and support the effective operation of the store. The position is based in a retail store setting and requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on business needs. The role may also require travel to and coverage of other stores within the district. The stated pay range is $16–$21 per hour, described as an estimated base rate plus commission for sales positions. Offers depend on factors including skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

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 perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
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 travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
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; sitting is occasionally required.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging Guest service; answer questions and recommend, locate, and demonstrate merchandise based on Guest needs.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sale, and total net sales goals, and contribute to store sales performance and Guest loyalty.
Use the Sales Presentation Guide, promote products and sales, support wardrobing, build Guest relationships, and identify opportunities to expand Guest selections.
Plan sales goals with the Store Manager and demonstrate leadership, showmanship, and consistent standards whether or not the Manager is present.
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 positions.
Participate in daily setup, training, impacting, reviewing, and performance tracking; delegate and follow up on tasks and training needs.
Support department results, execute department calendars and delegated actions, and communicate with fellow leaders and Teammates.
Own and influence product presentation and zone assignments; train Teammates on visual tools and standards and ensure visual checklists are followed.
Maintain an appropriately sized and organized sales floor, display new freight, identify merchandising opportunities, and uphold visual standards on the floor and in the backroom.
Work a flexible schedule, complete scheduled shifts, and cover shifts when needed.
Use the planner and complete opening and closing checklists; execute and train others on opening and closing procedures.
Recognize security risks and theft, follow loss prevention guidelines, and execute and teach point-of-sale procedures.
Apply policies for payments, returns, exchanges, loss prevention, the Code of Ethics, and company procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; handle freight, markdowns, pulls, recalls, and vendor returns; and maintain adequate supplies.
Complete new-hire paperwork and tasks accurately and promptly according to Human Resources guidelines and legal policies.
Communicate merchandise concerns, policy violations, and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner.
Build effective relationships and communication with Corporate Office departments to support store operations.
Assist the Store Manager in supervising; conduct interviews as needed, support leadership, handle schedule changes professionally, and respond to emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence.
Travel to and cover other stores within the district based on business needs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include medical coverage options, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
Access to 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 eligible Teammates enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan.
Eligible Teammates may earn performance bonuses.
40% discount on Buckle products and 25% discount on Buckle gift cards.
Vacation time, sick time, a floating holiday, and bereavement leave; salaried Teammates receive a paid volunteer day.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options for supplemental life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
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.
Legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance for eligible Teammates.
Eligible part-time Teammates may access medical plans and the 401(k) with company match.
Paid leave accrues in applicable states for eligible part-time Teammates.