Part-Time Sales Teammate

Sales Teammate Position

We are excited to open a brand new store at the Edwardsville Crossing Shopping Center in Edwardsville, Illinois, mid-October! We will be hiring many new positions for this team and will start interviews in September. 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: $15-$18/hr The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including 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. To further support Teammates, 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 to support your personal style.
• Peace of Mind: We recognize the importance of stability, security, and time to recharge.
• 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 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.

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.
• Help Guests try on or fit merchandise.
• Check out and bag purchases.
• Prepare merchandise for alterations.
• 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.
• 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 in order 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 will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn.
• Stay current on product range.
• 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.

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.
• 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