Assistant in Training

Summary

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, AIT and Assistant Managers perform 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). Work directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new Teammates and provide leadership. The AIT and Assistant Manager will also share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence. The Assistant Manager Position is a progression from the AIT position and therefore includes additional high level duties that are specific to that position, though the majority of job duties and responsibilities are shared.

Full-Time Teammate Benefits :

Health

Your physical well-being matters. We provide health options that empower you to take control of your care and make informed decisions for you and your family.

Medical Coverage Choose between two comprehensive plans. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and all plans include access to virtual care.

Dental and Vision Insurance Preventive and routine dental and vision care to support your everyday health.

Virtual Care 24 / 7 access to general, behavioral, and dermatology consultations.

Mental Health Resources Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), teammates have access to free confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.

Wealth

We are committed to helping you build financial security, recognize your contributions, and invest in your future.

401(k) with Company Match Start planning for the future with traditional and Roth options. Teammates may contribute after meeting eligibility requirements. To further support Teammates, Buckle provides discretionary matching contributions to qualifying Teammates.

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax options for qualified medical and dependent care expenses. Buckle contributes to your HSA if enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan.

Performance Bonuses Eligible teammates may earn incentive-based bonuses in recognition of their performance.

Teammate Discount 40% off Buckle products and 25% off Buckle gift cards to support your personal style.

Peace of Mind

We recognize the importance of stability, security, and time to recharge.

Time Off Vacation is earned on a progressive schedule based on your role and years of service, starting at 80 hours or 120 hours, depending on employment status and prorated for the first partial year. Teammates earn 40 hours of sick time per year, prorated for the first partial year; up to 40 hours of sick time may be carried over from one year to another. Teammates also receive one floating holiday and up to three days of bereavement leave. Salaried teammates receive a paid volunteer day.

Income Protection Buckle provides company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options to add Teammate-paid supplemental life and disability plans (short term and long term), helping to protect your income if you are unable to work.

Leave of Absence Support Paid and unpaid time away is available for qualifying situations, with guidance from our Benefits Team to help navigate your options. Salaried teammates who meet eligibility requirements are eligible for medical leave pay, which can be used as paid parental leave for qualifying Teammates.

Supplemental Insurance Options Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage is available for added financial protection.

Additional Benefits Legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance are available to eligible teammates.

Part-Time Teammate Benefits

We value every teammate and offer meaningful benefits—even for those working fewer hours.

Medical Plan Access Eligible part-time teammates may choose between two comprehensive medical plans. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and all plans include access to virtual care.

401(k) with Company Match Start planning for the future with traditional and Roth options. Teammates may contribute after meeting eligibility requirements. To further support Teammates, Buckle provides discretionary matching contributions to qualifying Teammates.

Mental Health Resources Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), teammates have access to free confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.

Paid Leave in Applicable States Paid leave accrues where required by law; one hour of leave is accrued for every 30 hours worked.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sales Generation and Guest Service

• Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guest
• Eager and assertive to answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
• Anticipate and fulfill Guest’s needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobing experience
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education, consistently sharing that knowledge and education with Team
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
• Remain consistent on personal sales, as well as looking for opportunities to impact Teammates’ presentations with the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG)
• 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
• Knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for Guests and exhibit the ability to turn into a showmanship opportunity
• 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.
• 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
• Recognize and communicate Guest Levels with the Team
• Passion to ask business driven and showmanship questions often to Manager, Team Leaders and all Teammates
• Coachable; consistently welcomes feedback from Manager to improve sales presentations
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present
• Plan sales goals with Store Manager
• Demonstrate ownership of store’s sales performance (Sales, Average sale, Business builders, Denim)
• Passion for product education and showmanship to create results

T eammate Recruiting, Training and Development

Visual Merchandise Management

Operations

Supervisory and Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists the Store Manager in supervising.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related retail experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and jump; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to sit. Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.