Management Trainee Program

The Buckle, Inc.•Noblesville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Management Trainee helps fulfill Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs sales, merchandising, and store operations tasks, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine facility cleaning. Working directly with the Store Manager, the trainee develops sales, recruiting, and leadership skills in preparation for becoming a Store Manager. The role also helps train and motivate Teammates and acts as Store Manager in the Store Manager’s absence. Management Trainees provide Guest service, work toward personal and store sales goals, develop client relationships, and support Teammate recruiting, training, and development. They help maintain visual merchandise standards, inventory and store operations, and collaborate with store and district leadership. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to store and business needs. Travel to cover other stores within the District may be required, and relocation may be required. The role is performed in a retail store setting with a usually moderate noise level. Physical activities include standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing. The position also requires the ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant field, 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 operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight travel as required.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.
No visa sponsorship is available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude and provide consistently prepared, high-quality service.
Answer questions about the store and merchandise; recommend, select, and help locate merchandise based on Guest needs.
Anticipate Guest needs, suggest additional items, and create a wardrobing experience.
Demonstrate products and share product knowledge and sales education with the Team.
Maintain knowledge of sales, promotions, payment and exchange policies, and security practices.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sales, and total net sales goals, and use the Sales Presentation Guide daily.
Support Guest loyalty and business-building activities, including fit appointments, Buckle credit card, and Guest connect.
Build Guest relationships and a client-based business while modeling customer service and selling skills.
Help lead, motivate, educate, and develop Teammates; support coaching and counseling in accordance with company policies.
Recruit for the store, participate in interviews, and help set up interviews.
Help Teammates implement, evaluate, and create visual displays according to company guidelines.
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 District Manager assignment reviews.
Build communication and working relationships with Area Manager, District Manager, and Corporate Office to support store operations.
Complete store opening and closing procedures, register balances, and bank deposits accurately and on time.
Follow loss prevention policies and store key controls; handle returns, exchanges, and operational or loss prevention duties in the Store Manager’s absence.
Monitor supplies, maintain a clean, organized, shoppable store, and communicate repair needs and merchandise-handling concerns.
Communicate sales and Teammate performance feedback, policy violations, and Teammate or Guest concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources.
Apply the company’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Support planning and leading the Team, daily Teammate reviews, and Team meetings.
Help ensure new-hire onboarding paperwork is completed promptly and accurately.
Collaboratively supervise Teammates under store management’s supervision, including recruiting, interviewing, training, reviewing, delegating, scheduling, and leading.
Act as Store Manager in the Store Manager’s absence and handle emergencies in accordance with company guidelines.
Travel to cover other stores within the District based on business needs.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties while contributing to a positive team spirit.