Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager position’s primary responsibilities include a variety of sales, merchandising, and operational tasks assigned by store management such as cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities.

• Eager and assertive to answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on guest needs.
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies.
• Remain consistent on personal sales and look for opportunities to impact teammates’ presentations with the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG).
• Achieve personal sales‑per‑hour, average sales, and total net sales goals set by Store Management.
• Provide legendary service throughout the store in the sales floor, fitting rooms, and the register area.
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to meet or exceed performance standards.
• Investigate and navigate how to expand guest selection through inventory manager, advanced product search, iPad apps, etc.
• Lead by example with a high level of showmanship, excellent customer service, consistently welcoming feedback from Manager to improve sales.
• Plan sales goals with Store Manager.
• Demonstrate ownership of store’s sales performance (Sales, Average sale, Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development).

• Recognize and assign zones and projects to teammates daily with a specific focus.
• Partner with Store Manager to delegate, demonstrate, and review all four zones.
• Confirm teammates are following through with visual standards, visual library, and weekly visual checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency.
• Show aptitude in recognizing merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and life cycle of product, communicating recommendations and solutions to Store Manager.
• Give informational and influential store tours.
• Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately exhibited.
• Exhibit ability to create changes to improve store’s overall performance via Performance Tracker and improve overall visual results.
• Responsible for visual standards on floor and backroom.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or follow all Loss Prevention guidelines, including daily bag and purse checks.
• Execute and teach all Point of Sale ("POS") procedures.
• Appropriately handle calls from Corporate Office.
• Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, returns, exchanges, and Loss Prevention practices.
• Give guidance and feedback to all non‑sales staff.
• Complete all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store to fulfill customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Advise Store Manager and Leadership Team on merchandise and policy violations.
• Understand and apply the Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all policies.
• Complete new hire paperwork and tasks promptly and accurately based on Human Resources guidelines and legal policies.
• Establish relationships with Corporate Office departments to assist Store Manager in effective operation of the store.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Handle emergencies in Store Manager’s absence in accordance with company policy.
• Promote personal and store growth, motivate self‑education on all company tools.
• Travel to cover other stores within District based on business needs.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

The assistant manager will also assist the Store Manager in supervising the team.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Related retail experience and/or training.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight as required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the store and backroom.
• Relocation may…