Management Trainee Program

The Buckle, Inc.•Ranchettes, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Management Trainee’s primary responsibility is to fulfill Buckle’s mission of creating 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 facility cleaning. Working directly with the Store Manager, the Management Trainee develops sales, recruiting, and leadership skills in preparation to become a Store Manager. The role also helps train and motivate Teammates and acts as Store Manager in the Store Manager’s absence. The position focuses on delivering friendly, knowledgeable Guest service, meeting sales and loyalty goals, supporting Teammate recruiting and development, and maintaining visual merchandising and store standards. It also supports daily store operations, including opening and closing, register balancing, deposits, inventory supplies, loss prevention, and policy compliance. The Management Trainee collaborates with store and district leadership, completes a structured training program with assignments and reviews, and may travel to cover other stores within the District. The position is performed in a retail store setting, where noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

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.
One to three months of related retail experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight travel as required.
Relocation may be required.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing; occasionally sitting; and lifting and maneuvering 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
No visa sponsorship is available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant field of study.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, answer questions, recommend and locate merchandise, anticipate Guest needs, and create a wardrobing experience.
Demonstrate product knowledge and share sales education, promotions, payment and exchange policies, and security practices with Guests and Teammates.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sales, total net sales, Buckle business-builder, and Guest loyalty performance standards; use the Sales Presentation Guide daily.
Build Guest relationships and a client-based business, and model leadership in customer service and selling.
Help lead, direct, motivate, and educate new Teammates; motivate Teammates to complete daily tasks and assist with coaching and counseling.
Recruit for the store, participate in interviews with the Store Manager, and support interview scheduling.
Help Teammates implement and evaluate visual displays; manage product categories such as denim, shoes, promotions, and supplies; maintain store standards and appropriately display new freight.
Complete the Management Trainee Program, including weekly topics, assignments, reviews, and review of assignments with the District Manager.
Build communication and working relationships with the Area Manager, District Manager, and Corporate Office to support store operations.
Complete store opening and closing procedures, register balancing, and bank deposits accurately and on time.
Implement company policies, procedures, organizational changes, and merchandise offerings under the Store Manager’s direction; adhere to loss prevention policies and store key controls.
Handle returns, exchanges, operational duties, emergencies, and other matters in the Store Manager’s absence in accordance with company guidelines.
Monitor supplies, maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store, communicate repair needs, and provide feedback on sales, Teammate performance, and merchandise handling.
Report policy violations and Teammate or Guest concerns to the appropriate management or Human Resources contacts in a timely, confidential manner; understand and apply the Code of Ethics and company policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Support the Store Manager in planning and leading the Team, daily reviews, Team meetings, and completion of new-hire onboarding paperwork.
Collaboratively supervise Teammates under store management’s supervision, including recruiting, interviewing, training, reviewing, delegating, scheduling, and leading; act as Store Manager in their absence.
Travel to cover other stores within the District as business needs require.
Perform assigned special projects and other duties, contributing to a positive team spirit and high level of customer service.