Assistant in Training

Job Overview

Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager positions are located in Tallahassee, FL, at 379 Tallahassee, FL Governor's Square, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy, STE 1215, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA. These roles support Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for guests. The AIT is a progression to the Assistant Manager and shares many core duties while adding higher‑level responsibilities for leadership, training, and store management activities.

• Provide legendary guest service on the sales floor, in fitting rooms, and at the register.
• Use product knowledge and sales techniques to recommend merchandise, answer guest questions, and create wardrobe experiences.
• Achieve personal sales‑per‑hour and net sales goals set by store management.
• Maintain current knowledge of promotions, payment policies, and return procedures.
• Apply the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to support sales performance and guest loyalty.
• Act as the Store Manager in their absence and meet all Buckle business builder standards.
• Recruit, train, and coach new teammates through the AIT program and ongoing development activities.
• Build a positive team culture, maintain high standards of dress code, and support team interactions.
• Assist in store operations: opening/closing checklists, loss prevention, POS procedures, inventory management, and visual merchandising.
• Travel to cover other stores within the district as needed and handle schedule changes professionally.
• Communicate policy violations, guest concerns, and merchandise concerns to the Store Manager and higher leadership.

• Follow all loss‑prevention and security guidelines.
• Execute all point‑of‑sale procedures and handle corporate support calls.
• Use planner tools to complete opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store in accordance with Buckle’s mission and visual standards.
• Complete scheduled shifts, cover shortages, and meet product execution requirements such as markdowns, pulls, and returns to vendors.

• Provide feedback, daily interviews, and support for teammate development.
• Promote personal and store growth and demonstrate professional and mature relationships with teammates.
• Handle schedule changes, support team spirit, and oversee small store meetings as needed.

• Insurance
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Performance Bonuses
• Leave Options
• Employee Assistance Program

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related retail experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Regular standing, walking, use of hands, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs, and handling usual retail store noise levels. The role requires agility and visual acuity for product handling and guest service.

Buckle is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination or retaliation on the basis of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. #LI-Onsite

For all applicants, Buckle is committed to developing the most qualified teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills: Guest service, sales presentation, product knowledge, team coaching, visual standards, loss prevention, point‑of‑sale execution.

Behaviors: High energy, accountability, teamwork, curiosity, self‑motivation, adaptability.

Motivations: Passion for retail, interest in leadership, commitment to continuous learning.

None required, but relevant retail or leadership certifications will be considered an asset.