Leader In Training; part-time

Overview

The Leader in Training (LIT) and Floor Leader position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: “To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” The LIT and Floor Leader performs 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). The role works directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new teammates, and provide leadership.

Core duties include:

• Sales generation and guest service.
• Teammate recruiting, training and development.
• Visual merchandise management.
• Operations support.
• Supervisory and leadership functions (no formal supervisory responsibilities).

Pay range: $18–$22 per hour. Final offers based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related factors. For sales positions, Buckle pays a base rate plus 3% commission on sales.

Full‑Time Teammate Benefits include health, dental, vision, virtual care, mental health resources, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA, performance bonuses, teammate discounts, time off, income protection, leave of absence support, supplemental insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance.

Part‑Time Teammate Benefits are similarly available for part‑time teammates, with medical plan choice, 401(k), mental health resources, and statutory paid leave.

• Greet guests with a friendly, engaging attitude and provide legendary service.
• 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 needs by suggesting additional items.
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education; share knowledge with teammates.
• Maintain current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Achieve personal sales‑per‑hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by store management.
• Provide service throughout the store in Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and register area.
• Be knowledgeable of exchange and return procedures and use them as show‑manship opportunities.
• Fill out and use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals.
• Meet or exceed performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty programs.
• Expand guest selection through advanced product search, iPad apps, and inventory manager.
• Build and maintain good guest relationships to develop a client‑based business.
• Lead by example with high level of show‑manship, excellent customer service, and attentiveness.
• Recognize and communicate guest levels with the team.
• Ask business‑driven and show‑manship questions to managers, team leaders and teammates.
• Remain coachable to allow managers to educate on sales presentation.
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the manager is present.

• Identify recruiting opportunities using Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and teammate recommend.
• Develop skills and assist in leading, directing, motivating and educating new teammates to meet Buckle’s accountability, shift orientation, loss prevention and sales presentation standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times and foster a positive floor culture.
• Model personal dress code to encourage and coach teammates and team leaders.
• Participate effectively in daily setup, training, impacting and reviewing while using the Performance Tracker.
• Motivate teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks.
• Demonstrate passion to…