Assistant in Training

Summary

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, AIT and Assistant Managers perform a variety of sales, merchandising and operational tasks assigned by store management (e.g. cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities). Work directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new teammates and provide leadership.

The AIT and Assistant Manager will also share responsibility for training and motivating teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence. The Assistant Manager position is a progression from the AIT position and therefore includes additional high‑level duties specific to that role, though the majority of job duties and responsibilities are shared.

Pay range: $17-$20/hr the estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons. For sales positions, Buckle pays a base rate plus commission on sales. The range listed is the estimated base rate plus commission for teammates in this position.

Full‑time teammate benefits: Health, dental and vision coverage; virtual care; mental health resources; 401(k) with company match;
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; performance bonuses; teammate discount (40% off Buckle products and 25% off gift cards).

Part‑time teammate benefits: Teammate discount; medical plan access; 401(k) with company match; mental health resources; paid leave in applicable states.

Time off:
Vacation time is earned on a progressive schedule based on role and years of service, starting at 80 or 120 hours and prorated for the first partial year. Teammates earn 40 hours of sick time per year (or more where required by law). Additional benefits include life, disability, bereavement leave, and supplemental insurance options.

• Greet guests with a friendly, engaging attitude and provide legendary service.
• Eager and assertive to answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on guest needs.
• Anticipate and fulfill guests’ needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobe experience.
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• 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 front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and register areas.
• Know all exchange and return procedures for guests.
• Fill out and use the SPG daily to accomplish goals.
• Meet or exceed performance standards in Buckle business builders and guest loyalty.
• Investigate and navigate how to expand guest selection through inventory manager, advanced product search, and iPad apps.
• Build good guest relationships to develop a client‑based business.
• Lead by example with showmanship, excellent customer service and attentiveness.
• Recognize and communicate guest levels with the team.
• Ask business‑driven and showmanship questions to managers and teammates.
• Coachable; consistently welcome feedback from manager to improve sales presentations.
• Perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the manager is present.
• Plan sales goals with the store manager.
• Own the store’s sales performance (sales, average sale, business builders, denim).
• Show passion for product education and showmanship to create results.

• Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities using job cards, email referrals and teammate recommendations.
• Coach and create relationships through guest loyalty and…