Management Trainee Program

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
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education
• Maintain and share knowledge of 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
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals
• 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, whether or not the Manager is present
• Recruit, train, and develop new Teammates to meet and achieve Buckle's accountability, shift orientation, loss prevention, and sales presentation standards
• Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks
• Assist Store Manager with coaching and counseling Teammates in accordance with Buckle policies
• Actively recruit for the store and participate in interviewing with Store Manager
• Support Store Manager by setting up all interviews
• Visual Merchandise Management
• 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
• Implement Buckle developments with the direction of the Store Manager
• Accurately and efficiently complete store opening and closing procedures
• Adhere to Loss Prevention policies and store key controls
• 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 in a timely, confidential manner
• Understand and apply the Buckle's Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbooks
• Support Store Manager by planning and leading the Team
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure that all OnBoarding new hire paperwork is promptly and accurately completed
• Prepare to be a Store Manager by collaboratively supervising Teammates in their store location with supervision from store management
• Act as the Store Manager in their absence
• Ability to travel and cover other Stores within District based on business needs

Benefits

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