Assistant in Training

Buckle
Any Location, TX
Category Retail
Job Description
The Assistant in Training (AIT) position is responsible for fulfilling the mission statement of Buckle, creating a positive shopping experience for guests, and performing various sales, merchandising, and operational tasks. The AIT will work directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new teammates, and provide leadership. The AIT will also share responsibility for training and motivating teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence.

Requirements

  • Greet guests with a friendly, engaging attitude
  • Anticipate and fulfill guest needs by suggesting additional items
  • Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions
  • Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals
  • Provide legendary service throughout the store
  • Lead by example with a high level of showmanship, excellent customer service, and attentiveness
  • Recognize and communicate guest levels with the team
  • Coachable and consistently welcome feedback from manager to improve sales presentations
  • 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
  • Ability to effectively understand and show the merchandise of both the Gals and Guys' sides to benefit the team and guests
  • Partner with Store Manager to pick store's education focus and help delegate and implement focus all week
  • Assist Store Manager in Recruitment of all store staffing needs
  • Understand how to explain pay and Buckle Benefits
  • Responsible for keeping up to date with contact list and adding top talent on the team consistently
  • Assertive to execute actions with constantly changing sales focuses
  • Ability to identify and follow through on all teammate training needs
  • Ability to execute and demonstrate all new tools and videos that apply to zone ownership and take initiative in knowing and executing zone ownership questions
  • Confirm teammates are following through with Visual Standards, Visual library, and Weekly Visual Checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency and accountability
  • Give informational and influential store tours
  • Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
  • Exhibit ability to create changes to improve store's overall performance via Performance Tracker
  • Ability to foresee and anticipate changes in product and act independently to improve overall visual results
  • Responsible for visual standards on floor and backroom
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Understand and utilize planner including completion of Opening and Closing Checklists
  • Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
  • Follow all Loss Prevention guidelines, including daily bag and purse checks
  • Ability to execute and teach all Point of Sale ('POS') procedures
  • Appropriately handle calls from Corporate Office
  • Maintain positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations that involve guests or teammates
  • Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, returns, exchanges, and Loss Prevention practices
  • Ability to navigate and execute all tools on the home page
  • Knowledge and ability to give guidance and feedback to all non-sales positions
  • Complete all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed
  • Consistently maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle's mission statement
  • Provide feedback to Store Manager and Leadership Team regarding merchandise handling concerns
  • Communicate any policy violations and teammate or guest concerns to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner
  • Understand and apply the Buckle's Code of Ethics and all policies, procedures, and handbooks
  • Insure all New Hire paperwork and tasks are promptly and accurately completed based on Human Resources guidelines and Legal policies

Benefits

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