Assistant Store Manager

The Buckle, Inc.•Asheville, NC

28d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. Working directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team, this role contributes to sales, recruiting, teammate development, visual merchandising, and store operations. The Assistant Manager shares responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and acts as Store Manager in their absence. The position includes the duties of an Assistant in Training as well as additional higher-level responsibilities. The role combines guest service and sales leadership with merchandising, inventory, and operational work. Duties include helping Guests select merchandise, pursuing sales goals, coaching Teammates, maintaining visual standards, executing opening and closing procedures, and supporting the effective operation of the store. The role may require a flexible schedule, travel to other stores within the district, and relocation. The stated estimated pay range is $18–$22 per hour, including base pay plus sales commission where applicable. Final offers depend on factors such as skills, experience, location, and qualifications. Benefits vary by employment status and eligibility and may include health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, discounts, bonuses, leave options, and other insurance and support programs.

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 meet sales and customer-service standards and communicate product knowledge effectively.
Ability to train, coach, motivate, and work collaboratively with Teammates and leadership.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on business needs.
Ability to travel and cover other stores within the district based on business needs, including overnight travel as required.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb or balance and jump, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; ability to occasionally sit.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
No visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, engaging Guest service and help Guests select, locate, and obtain merchandise suited to their needs.
Build Guest relationships, create wardrobing experiences, recommend additional items, and support Guest loyalty and fit appointments.
Demonstrate product knowledge and sales techniques, share sales and promotion information, and work toward personal and store sales goals.
Partner with the Store Manager to plan sales goals and take ownership of store sales performance and business-building results.
Help recruit, train, coach, motivate, and develop Teammates; support interviews, onboarding, and training needs.
Promote a positive and professional team culture, demonstrate leadership, provide feedback, and help Teammates meet accountability and sales standards.
Coordinate and maintain visual merchandising, zone ownership, visual standards, product presentation, and floor and backroom organization.
Support freight processing, merchandise pulls, markdowns, recalls, returns to vendors, inventory supplies, and other merchandise-handling activities.
Execute and teach opening, closing, and point-of-sale procedures; complete checklists and follow payment, return, exchange, and loss-prevention policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store and monitor security risks and theft.
Communicate concerns, policy violations, and merchandise-handling issues to appropriate leadership or Human Resources.
Support store planning, schedules, corporate-office coordination, and coverage of other district stores as needed.
Act as Store Manager in their absence and handle emergencies in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including preventive care and virtual care access
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Virtual general, behavioral, and dermatology consultations
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools
401(k) with company matching contributions for qualifying Teammates
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Performance bonuses for eligible Teammates
40% discount on Buckle products and 25% discount on Buckle gift cards
Vacation and sick time, subject to role, service, status, and applicable rules
Floating holiday and bereavement leave
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental life and disability plans
Paid and unpaid leave options for qualifying situations
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance for eligible Teammates
Paid leave in applicable states