Management Trainee Program

About the role

The Management Trainee position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, 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).

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Store Manager to develop sales, recruiting and leadership skills in order to become a Store Manager.
• Share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence.
• 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.
• Develop skills and educate Teammates to implement, evaluate and create visual displays based on Buckle guidelines.
• Manage product categories such as: denim, shoe, promotions and supplies.
• Ensure store standards of excellence at all times.
• 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.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight as required.

Requirements

• 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 ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs throughout the store and backroom.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting.

Skills

• Product knowledge and sales education.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Visual merchandising and display management.
• Customer service and conflict resolution.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work various shifts.

Benefits

• Full-Time Teammate Benefits include health, dental, vision, mental health resources, 401(k) with Company Match, discretionary matching contributions, HSA/FSA, performance bonuses, and a teammate discount.
• Part-Time Teammate Benefits include medical plans, 401(k) with Company Match, mental health resources, and paid leave in applicable states.

Pay

Pay varies based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.