The Sales and Management Intern position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, Sales and Management Interns 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 closely with the Store Manager to develop an understanding of how Buckle’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in management.
Sales Generation and Guest Service
Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guests.
Teammate Recruiting, Training, and Development
Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs and Careers cards, email referrals, and Teammate recommend.
Visual Merchandise Management
Present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn.
Operations
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, all based upon store and business needs. Consistently maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle’s mission statement.
Internship Duties
Complete Teammate Orientation, Beginning Leadership, and Recruiting, Interviewing and Hiring sections of the Buckle Management Manual.
Provide weekly reports and progress updates to the Area Manager and District Manager.
Put knowledge into action by managing a product category – set sales goals, educate teammates and track your own results.
Competencies
Continuous Learning
Attendance / Punctuality
Communication
Customer Service
Collaboration / Cooperation
Planning / Organizing
Teammate Classifications
Part-time Teammates are those who work less than 35 hours per week or are actively engaged in the business for less than five (5) days per week on a regularly scheduled basis. Part-time or Seasonal Teammates may experience fluctuations in scheduling based upon business needs, performance, seasons, and availability.