Seasonal Sales Associate

Summary The Sales Teammate position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: “To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, Sales Teammates 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). Compensation & Benefits Pay range: $16.90-$20/hr (base rate plus commission). The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons. For sales positions, Buckle pays a base rate plus commission on sales. The range listed is the estimated base rate plus commission for teammates in this position. Full‑Time Teammate Benefits Health – Your physical well‑being matters. We provide health options that empower you to take control of your care and make informed decisions for you and your family. Medical Coverage – Choose between two comprehensive plans. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and all plans include access to virtual care. Dental and Vision Insurance – Preventive and routine dental and vision care to support your everyday health. Virtual Care – 24/7 access to general, behavioral, and dermatology consultations. Mental Health Resources – Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), teammates have access to free confidential counseling, wellness coaching, and self‑care tools. Wealth – We are committed to helping you build financial security, recognize your contributions, and invest in your future. 401(k) with Company Match – Start planning for the future with traditional and Roth options. Teammates may contribute after meeting eligibility requirements. Buckle provides discretionary matching contributions to qualifying teammates. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre‑tax options for qualified medical and dependent care expenses. Buckle contributes to your HSA if enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan. Performance Bonuses – Eligible teammates may earn incentive‑based bonuses in recognition of their performance. Teammate Discount – 40% off Buckle products and 25% off Buckle gift cards. Time Off – Vacation time is earned on a progressive schedule based on your role and years of service, starting at 80 hours or 120 hours, depending on employment status and prorated for the first partial year. Teammates earn 40 hours of sick time per year (or more where required by law), prorated for the first partial year; up to 80 hours of sick time may be carried over from one year to another with a maximum of 80 hours of sick time per year including carryover. Teammates also receive one floating holiday and up to three days of bereavement leave. Salaried teammates receive one paid volunteer day. Income Protection – Buckle provides company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options to add teammate‑paid supplemental life and disability plans (short‑term and long‑term), helping to protect your income if you are unable to work. Leave of Absence Support – Paid and unpaid time away is available for qualifying situations, with guidance from our Benefits Team to help navigate your options. Salaried teammates who meet eligibility requirements are eligible for medical leave pay, which can be used as paid parental leave for qualifying teammates. Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage is available for added financial protection. Additional Benefits – Legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance are available to eligible teammates. Part‑Time Teammate Benefits Teammate Discount – 40% off Buckle products and 25% off Buckle gift cards. 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. 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. 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 consistently provide legendary service. 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 guests’ needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobe experience. Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education, consistently sharing that knowledge with team. Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. Remain consistent on personal sales, and look 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. Help guests try on or fit merchandise. Check out and bag purchases. Prepare merchandise for alterations. Be knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for guests and turn them into a show‑manship opportunity. Fill out and effectively use the SPG daily to accomplish goals. Meet or exceed performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty including fit appointments, Buckle credit card and guest connect. Place special orders or call other stores to find desired merchandise. Maintain and build good guest relationships to develop a client‑based business. Develop and maintain knowledge of Buckle’s customer service expectations to meet the needs of every guest. 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. Create relationships through Guest Loyalty and Guest Preferred. Maintain a professional and respectful attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture. Visual Merchandise Management Present merchandise in a manner that maximizes sales and achieves optimum merchandise turn. Stay current on product range. Work with other teammates and guests to identify product improvements, new product ideas and feedback. Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed. Operations Work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas. Open and close cash registers, use magnetic card readers, count money, separate charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balance cash drawers, and make 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 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. Understand and apply Buckle’s code of ethics and all policies, procedures, and handbooks. Fulfill mission statement by performing duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit. Take part in special projects and other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education And/or Experience No prior experience or training required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role requires standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and occasionally sitting. Physical ability to lift and maneuver 30 lbs throughout the store and backroom is required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The job is performed in a retail store where the noise level is usually moderate. Equal Employment Opportunity Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve. Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Buckle, based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination or retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. 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