Management Trainee Program - Fort Wayne, United States - Buckle

Buckle

Verified Company

Fort Wayne, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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 a 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).

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 salesperhour, 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