Leader In Training (Full-Time)

Buckle
Frisco, TX
Job Description
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). Works directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new Teammates and provide leadership.

Requirements

  • Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
  • Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions
  • Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by Store Management
  • Provide legendary service throughout the store
  • 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
  • Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development
  • Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities
  • 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
  • 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
  • Visual Merchandise Management
  • Own and influence product through zone ownership
  • Ability 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 accountability
  • 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
  • Show aptitude in recognizing merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and life cycle of product, communicating recommendations and solutions to Store Manager
  • Give informational and influential store tours
  • Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
  • Operations
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • 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
  • Know Buckle guidelines when handling returns and exchanges
  • Maintain positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations that involve Guests or Teammates
  • Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, 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
  • 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
  • Consistently maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle’s mission statement
  • Understand and apply the Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all Buckle’s policies, procedures, and handbooks

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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