Assistant in Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. 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. Own and influence product through zone ownership, exhibiting the ability to recognize and assign Zones and projects to Teammates daily with a specific learning goal in mind Ability to execute and demonstrate all new tools and videos that apply to zone ownership and take initiative in knowing and executing zone ownership questions Partner with Store Manager to delegate, demonstrate, and review all 4 zones Confirm Teammates are following through with Visual Standards, Visual library and Weekly Visual Checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency and accountability Show aptitude in recognizing merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and life cycle of product, communicating recommendations and solutions to Store Manager Give informational and influential store tours Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed Exhibit ability to create changes to improve store’s overall performance via Performance Tracker Ability to foresee and anticipate changes in product and act independently to improve overall visual results Responsible for visual standards on floor and backroom 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 Understand and utilize planner including completion of Opening and Closing Checklists 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 Ability to execute and teach all Point of Sale (“POS”) procedures Appropriately handle calls from Corporate Office Maintain positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations that involve Guests or Teammates Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, returns, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices Ability to navigate and execute all tools on the home page Knowledge and ability to give guidance and feedback to all non-sales positions Complete all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed Consistently maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle’s mission statement 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 policies, procedures, and handbooks Other duties as assigned Insure all New Hire paperwork and tasks are promptly and accurately completed based on Human Resources guidelines and Legal policies Planning (week/month/year) Executes and trains others on opening/closing checklist Complete Markdowns, Pulls, inbound/outbound freight, recalls, Return to Vendors (RTVs) Establish relationships and excellent communication with Corporate Office Departments to assist Store Manager in effective operation of the store Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies Immediately handle emergencies in Store Manager’s absence, in accordance with Company guidelines 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.