Leader In Training (Part-Time)

Frontier Mall•Cheyenne, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leader in Training (LIT) and Floor Leader helps fulfill Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs sales, merchandising, and operational tasks assigned by store management, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning. The LIT works directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new Teammates, and provide leadership. The position focuses on delivering attentive Guest service, achieving sales goals, supporting Teammate recruitment and development, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and completing store operations. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and may involve special projects and other assigned duties. It is part-time and based in a retail store setting.

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 stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel items, reach, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate by talking or hearing; occasional sitting is required.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, provide knowledgeable and engaging service, answer questions, recommend and locate merchandise, and suggest additional items to meet Guest needs.
Demonstrate product knowledge, maintain awareness of promotions and store policies, and use the Sales Presentation Guide to support sales presentations and goals.
Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales, and total net sales goals; support Teammate presentations and Guest loyalty initiatives.
Build Guest relationships and a client-based business, recognize Guest levels, and support fit appointments, Buckle credit card use, and Guest connection.
Recognize recruiting opportunities and assist with leading, training, motivating, and educating new Teammates on accountability, shift orientation, Loss Prevention, and sales presentation standards.
Maintain a positive floor culture, coach Teammates on dress code and denim showmanship, motivate completion of daily tasks, and participate in daily setup, training, impacting, and reviewing.
Lead during assigned segments by maintaining awareness of Guests, involving them with product, communicating with fellow leaders and Teammates, and obtaining Guest names.
Own and influence product zones by applying product knowledge, placement, and visual standards; assign zones and projects with learning goals and confirm Teammate follow-through.
Recognize merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and throughout the product life cycle, communicate recommendations to the Store Manager, and provide informative store tours.
Work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store needs.
Use the planner and complete opening and closing checklists; recognize security risks and theft, follow Loss Prevention guidelines, and perform daily bag and purse checks.
Execute and teach Point of Sale procedures, handle calls from the Corporate Office, and follow return, exchange, payment, and Loss Prevention policies.
Complete scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed; provide feedback about merchandise handling and promptly and confidentially communicate policy violations or concerns to appropriate management or Human Resources.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store; follow Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Perform assigned special projects and other duties.