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, 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
- Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by Store Management
- Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Consistently maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present
- Recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture
- 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
- 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 Buckle’s policies, procedures, and handbooks
- 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
- Lead and motivate the team by tracking the specific department or company tool through Performance Tracker
- 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
Benefits
- Teammate Discount
- Performance Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Time (where required by state)
