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.
Requirements
- Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
- Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- 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
- Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals
- Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business
- Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend
- Present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn
- Work with other Teammates and Guests to identify product improvements, new product ideas and new product feedback
- Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
- Open and close cash registers, use magnetic card readers, perform tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
- 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
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (“POS”) procedures
- Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices
- Perform merchandising tasks, such as handling freight, re-merchandising, preparing displays, completing price markdowns, and transfers
- 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
- 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
- Develop an understanding of Buckle’s products, sales presentation and merchandising process
- Put knowledge into action by managing a product category – set sales goals, educate teammates and track your own results
- Actively participate monthly in conference calls
- Take ownership and responsibility for all required assignments within the Internship
- Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Teammate Discount
- Performance Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
