Retail Sales Team Member - Part-time

University Place Carbondale, IL 62901, USA

On-site

Pay or shift range: $STORE SALES

Part-Time

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).

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.

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.

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. 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.

Teammates also receive one floating holiday and up to three days of bereavement leave. 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.

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.

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sales Generation and Guest Service

Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires.

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.

Prepare merchandise for alterations.

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.

Develop and maintain knowledge of Buckle’s customer service expectations in order to meet the needs of every Guest.

Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development

Maintain a professional and respectful attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture.

Present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn.

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, 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 the Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all Buckle’s policies, procedures, and handbooks.

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.

No prior experience or training required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical ability to lift and maneuver 30lbs throughout the store and backroom . While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store. Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and 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), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.