Assistant Manager

Company Description

Buckle is a specialty retailer operating over 440 stores in 42 states, recognized as a leading destination for denim and casual fashion. The company’s growth is driven by more than 9,000 teammates who share a mission of creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for guests. Buckle exceeds $1 billion in annual sales and emphasizes a team-oriented environment focused on guest satisfaction and brand loyalty.

The company offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, generous employee discounts, and an excellent benefits package for full-time teammates. Buckle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Assistant Manager role at The Buckle, Inc. is a full-time, on-site position based in Billings, MT. This role supports store leadership in driving sales, delivering exceptional guest service, and maintaining Buckle’s standards for visual merchandising and store presentation. Daily responsibilities include coaching and scheduling teammates, assisting with onboarding and training, and monitoring performance to meet sales and service goals. The Assistant Manager helps oversee inventory management, loss prevention procedures, and operational tasks such as opening and closing the store, cash handling, and compliance with company policies.

This position also contributes to a positive work environment by modeling Buckle’s values, communicating effectively with teammates, and supporting promotional and marketing initiatives within the store.

• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles, with strong guest service and relationship-building skills.
• Supervisory or leadership experience, including coaching, team development, and performance feedback.
• Basic business and sales acumen, including understanding of sales goals, key performance metrics, and profit drivers.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle scheduling, multitasking, and daily store operations.
• Ability to perform cash handling and point-of-sale transactions accurately and responsibly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with guests, teammates, and management.
• Comfort with learning and using retail systems and technology for inventory, reporting, and communication.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on store needs.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move merchandise, and support daily store activities as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or prior retail management experience is a plus.