Leader In Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guest
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
• Anticipate and fulfill Guest’s needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobing experience
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education, consistently sharing that knowledge and education with Team
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
• Remain consistent on personal sales, as well as looking 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 these top four areas:
  Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and the register area
• Knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for Guests and exhibit the ability to turn into a showmanship opportunity
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals
• Meets or above performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty including fit appointments, Buckle credit card and guest connect.
• Investigate and navigate how to expand Guest selection through inventory Manager, advanced product search, iPad apps, etc.
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business
• Lead by example with a high level of showmanship, excellent customer service and attentiveness
• Recognize and communicate Guest Levels with the Team
• Passion to ask business driven and showmanship questions often to Manager, Team Leaders and all Teammates
• Coachable – allows Manager to educate them in their sales presentation
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present

• Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend
• Develop skills and assist in leading, directing, motivating and educating new Teammates to meet and achieve Buckle’s accountability, shift orientation, Loss Prevention and sales presentation standards on a daily basis
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture
• Demonstrate personal dress code to encourage and coach the latest fashion in all Teammates and Team Leaders
• Participate effectively in daily setup, training, impacting and reviewing while effectively utilizing the Performance Tracker
• Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks
• Personal passion to demonstrate, coach, and influence results of denim showmanship and denim fit cards through Teammates and Guests
• Create and develop results in your department and balance all DM actions within your segment as well as completing the mid‑week check‑in
• Awareness of Guests in the store and ensure they are being helped
• Demonstrate how to get the Guest involved with product
• Be vocal and continuously update fellow leader and Team
• Understanding and working guys side/gals side to benefit both Teammates and Guests
• Own and influence product through zone ownership:
  • Product knowledge, placement, passion, preference
  • Weekly Checklist
  • Life cycle of product
  • Track Results
• Be able to recognize and assign Zones and projects to Teammates daily with a specific learning goal in mind
• Confirm Teammates are following through with Visual Standards, Visual library and Weekly Visual Checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency and…