Floor Leader (Part-Time)

Leader In Training And Floor Leader

The Leader in Training (LIT) and Floor Leader position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: "To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests." The LIT and Floor Leader performs 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). Works directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new Teammates and provide leadership.

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 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

Knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for Guests and exhibit the ability to turn into a showmanship opportunity

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.

Investigate and navigate how to expand Guest selection through inventory Manager, advanced product search, iPad apps, etc.

Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business

Lead by example with a high level of showmanship, excellent customer service and attentiveness

Recognize and communicate Guest Levels with the Team

Passion to ask business driven and showmanship questions often to Manager, Team Leaders and all Teammates

Coachable allows Manager to educate them in their sales presentation

Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present

Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development

Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend

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

Maintain a positive attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture

Demonstrate personal dress code to encourage and coach the latest fashion in all Teammates and Team Leaders

Participate effectively in daily setup, training, impacting and reviewing while effectively utilizing the Performance Tracker

Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks

Personal passion to demonstrate, coach, and influence results of denim showmanship and denim fit cards through Teammates and Guests

Create and develop results in your department and balance all DM actions within your segment as well as completing the mid-week check in

Demonstrate leadership actions during segment: Awareness of Guests in the store and ensure they are being helped

Demonstrate how to get the Guest involved with product

Be vocal and continuously update fellow leader and Team

Responsible for getting Guest names

Understanding and working guys side/gals side to benefit both Teammates and Guests

Visual Merchandise Management

Own and influence product through zone ownership: Product knowledge, placement, passion, preference

Weekly Checklist Life cycle of product

Track Results

Be able to recognize and assign Zones and projects to Teammates daily with a specific learning goal in mind

Confirm Teammates are following through with Visual Standards, Visual library and Weekly Visual Checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency and accountability

Ability to execute and demonstrate all new tools and videos that apply to zone ownership and take initiative in knowing and executing zone ownership questions

Show aptitude in recognizing merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and life cycle of product, communicating recommendations and solutions to Store Manager

Give informational and influential store tours

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

Understand and utilize planner including completion of Opening and Closing Checklists

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

Ability to execute and teach all Point of Sale ("POS") procedures

Appropriately handle calls from Corporate Office

Know Buckle guidelines when handling returns and exchanges

Maintain positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations that involve Guests or Teammates

Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices

Ability to navigate and execute all tools on the home page

Knowledge and ability to give guidance and feedback to all non-sales positions

Complete all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed

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

Consistently maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle's mission statement

Understand and apply the Buckle's Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbooks

Supervisory and Leadership

Comfortable in giving and receiving feedback from peers and Management

Supportive of Leadership

Promote personal and store growth

Demonstrate and maintain a professional, mature and stable relationship with all Teammates

Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Part-Time Teammate Benefits

We value every teammate and offer meaningful benefitseven for those working fewer hours.

Teammate Discount

40% off Buckle products and 25% off Buckle gift cards to support your personal style.

Medical Plan Access

Eligible part-time teammates may choose between two comprehensive medical plans. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and all plans include access to virtual care.

401(k) with Company Match

Start planning for the future with traditional and Roth options. Teammates may contribute after meeting eligibility requirements. To further support Teammates, Buckle provides discretionary matching contributions to qualifying Teammates.

Mental Health Resources

Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), teammates have access to free confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self-care tools.

Paid Leave in Applicable States

Paid leave accrues where required by law; one hour of leave is accrued for every 30 hours worked.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described