Sales and Management Intern

Requirements

• Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guest
• 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, 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 legendary service throughout the store in these top four areas: Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and the register area
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals
• Meets or above performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty including fit appointments, Buckle credit card and guest connect.
• Place Special Orders or call other stores to find desired merchandise
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Buckle’s customer service expectations in order to meet the needs of every Guest
• Consistently maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present
• Recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture
• Present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn
• Stay current on product range
• Work with other Teammates and Guests to identify product improvements, new product ideas and new product feedback
• Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
• Open and close cash registers, use magnetic card readers, perform tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
• 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
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (“POS”) procedures
• Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices
• Perform merchandising tasks, such as handling freight, re-merchandising, preparing displays, completing price markdowns, and transfers
• 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
• Complete Teammate Orientation, Beginning Leadership, and Recruiting, Interviewing and Hiring sections of the Buckle Management Manual
• Provide weekly reports and progress updates to the Area Manager and District Manager
• Develop an understanding of Buckle’s products, sales presentation and merchandising process
• Put knowledge into action by managing a product category – set sales goals, educate teammates and track your own results
• Actively participate monthly in conference calls
• Take ownership and responsibility for all required assignments within the Internship.

Benefits

• Teammate Discount
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time (where required by state)