Management Trainee Program

Requirements

• Greet Guests with a friendly attitude
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily
• Meet or above performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business
• Model, encourage and demonstrate leadership in customer service and selling skills
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards
• Develop skills and assist in leading, directing, motivating and educating new Teammates
• Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks
• Assist Store Manager with coaching and counseling Teammates
• Actively recruit for the store and participate in interviewing with Store Manager
• Support Store Manager by setting up all interviews
• Develop skills and educate Teammates to implement, evaluate and create visual displays
• Responsible for managing product categories
• Maintain store standards of excellence
• Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Set goals and expectations to complete an extensive Management Trainee Program
• Review completed Management Trainee assignments with District Manager
• Establish relationships and excellent communication with Area Manager, District Manager and Corporate Office
• Accurately and efficiently complete store opening and closing procedures
• Implement Buckle developments with the direction of the Store Manager
• Complete register balance and bank deposits accurately
• Adhere to Loss Prevention policies and store key controls
• Confidence in handling returns, exchanges and additional operational and Loss Prevention duties
• Convey feedback to Store Manager with regard to sales and Teammate performance
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies
• Consistently maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store
• Communicate store repair needs to Store Manager
• Immediately handle emergencies in Store Manager’s absence
• 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
• 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