Management Trainee Program (Tanger Outlets)

The Buckle, Inc.•Daytona Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Management Trainee supports Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs sales, merchandising, and operational tasks, including cashiering, merchandise displays and pulls, register procedures, and routine facility cleaning. The Management Trainee works directly with the Store Manager to develop 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. The position focuses on delivering Guest service and generating sales; supporting Teammate recruiting, training, and development; managing visual merchandise standards and product categories; and assisting with store operations and leadership. The trainee completes a structured program with weekly topics, assignments, and reviews, and may travel to cover other stores in the District. The role is performed in a retail store setting with usually moderate noise. Physical demands include standing, walking, handling and reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting and maneuvering up to 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. Alternatively, the posting accepts one to three months of related retail experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight as required; relocation may be required. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight as required.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
No visa sponsorship is available.
Relocation may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant field of study.
One to three months of related retail experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Greet Guests, answer questions, recommend and help locate merchandise, anticipate Guest needs, and deliver friendly, engaging service.
Demonstrate product knowledge and sales education, and share knowledge of products, promotions, payment and exchange policies, and security practices.
Meet personal sales-per-hour, average sales, and total net sales goals; use the Sales Presentation Guide daily; and support Guest loyalty and client-based business.
Model customer service, selling skills, leadership actions, and consistent standards whether or not the Manager is present.
Help lead, direct, motivate, educate, and develop new and existing Teammates; support coaching and counseling; recruit candidates, participate in interviews, and help set up interviews.
Develop and educate Teammates on implementing, evaluating, and creating visual displays in accordance with Buckle guidelines.
Manage product categories including denim, shoes, promotions, and supplies; maintain store standards; and ensure merchandise is sized and displayed appropriately.
Complete the Management Trainee Program assignments and reviews, and review completed 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 balances, and bank deposits accurately and on time.
Follow Loss Prevention policies, store key controls, company policies, procedures, and handbooks; handle returns, exchanges, and operational or Loss Prevention duties when the Store Manager is absent.
Monitor supplies, maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store, communicate repair and merchandise-handling concerns, and provide feedback about sales and Teammate performance.
Handle emergencies in the Store Manager’s absence and promptly communicate policy violations or Teammate and Guest concerns to appropriate leaders or Human Resources.
Support Team planning, daily reviews, meetings, and completion of new-hire onboarding paperwork.
Collaboratively supervise, schedule, delegate to, train, review, and lead Teammates under store management’s supervision; act as Store Manager in the Store Manager’s absence.
Travel to and cover other stores within the District as business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.