Assistant in Training

Visual Merchandise Management

• 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
  

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
• 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
  

Supervisory and Leadership

• Comfortable in in giving and receiving feedback from peers and Management
• Supportive of Leadership
• Promote personal and store growth
• Demonstrate and maintain a professional, mature and stable relationship with all Teammates
• Execute daily interviews as needed to support Team Development and growth
• Overcome objections and problem solve
• Motivated to self-educate themselves on all company tools (videos, pieces, books) and ability to share this information with others
• Understand and administer Buckle Commitment to Success
• Ability to travel and cover other Stores within District based on business needs
• Handle all schedule changes in a positive and professional manner
• 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.