Management Trainee Program
Company: The Buckle
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Buckle is searching for the next leaders in retail and sales. As a
Management Trainee, you will work directly with your Store Manager
to develop sales, recruiting and developing leadership skills that
will propel you to become an excellent Store Manager. The
Management Trainee will also share responsibility for training and
motivating Teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence.
With this responsibility, you will grow yourself professionally and
personally. Management Trainees 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).
Compensation
Pay Range: $18.00 to $22.00
Buckle pays a base rate plus commission on your sales. The range
listed is an average of the base rate plus commission for Teammates
at this location.
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
* 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
* 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.
* 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
Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development
* 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
* 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
* Develop skills and educate Teammates to implement, evaluate and
create visual displays based on Buckle guidelines
* Responsible for managing product categories such as: denim, shoe,
promotions and supplies
* Maintain store standards of excellence at all times
* Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is
appropriately displayed
Operations
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings,
evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and
Christmas, based upon store and business needs
* Set goals and expectations to complete an extensive Management
Trainee Program with weekly topics, assignments and reviews
* Review completed Management Trainee assignments with District
Manager
* Establish relationships and excellent communication with Area
Manager, District Manager and Corporate Office to assist Store
Manager in effective operation of the store
* Accurately and efficiently complete store opening and closing
procedures according to Buckle procedures
* Implement Buckle developments with the direction of the Store
Manager - Policies, procedures, organizational changes, merchandise
offerings
* Complete register balance and bank deposits accurately, daily and
on time
* Adhere to Loss Prevention policies and store key controls at all
times
* Confidence in handling returns, exchanges and additional
operational and Loss Prevention duties in Store Manager's
absence
* 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 to
fulfill Buckle's mission statement.
* Communicate store repair needs to Store Manager
* Immediately handle emergencies in Store Manager's absence, in
accordance with Company guidelines
* 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.
Supervisory and Leadership
* Support Store Manager by planning and leading the Team, daily
reviewing with Teammates and participation in Team meetings
* 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. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, training,
reviewing, delegating, scheduling, and leading Teammates
* Act as the Store Manager in their absence
* Ability to travel and cover other Stores within District based on
business needs
* Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high
level of customer service while contributing to a positive team
spirit.
* Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits Available (after applicable waiting period):
* Teammate Discount
* Paid Vacation
* Paid Sick Time
* Health
* Dental
* Vision
* 401(k)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life & Disability Insurance
* FSA & Dependent Care
* Additional Supplemental Insurance
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in relevant
field of study preferred; 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 30 lbs
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.
Objective Qualifications
* No visa sponsorship is available
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including
overnight as required
* Relocation may be required
Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified
Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we
serve.
Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a
fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon
personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and
retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member
status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical
conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental
disability, genetic information (including characteristics and
testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by
applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific
information, refer to the State Law Supplements found on the
Teammate Center, under Human Resources.
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