Sales and Management Intern

Sales and Management Intern

Job Category: STORE SALES

Requisition Number: TEMPL161210

Posting Details

Posted: March 28, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Arbor Place Mall

DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135, USA

Pay or shift range:

Not specified

Job Details

Description

Summary

The 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 (e.g. cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities). Work closely with the Store Manager to develop an understanding of how Buckle's retail business works and what it takes to excel in management.

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

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

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 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

Maintain a positive 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, 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

Additional duties as assigned

Internship Duties

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. Examples include:

Build a Specific Denim Brand

Tops

Accessories

Shoes

Buckle Card

Activewear

Outerwear

Swimwear

Develop recruiting, merchandising and leadership skills

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.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Part-time Benefits

Benefits Available (after applicable waiting period):

Teammate Discount

Performance Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) (subject to additional requirements)

Paid Sick Time (where required by state)

Education and/or Experience

In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in relevant field of study; no prior experience or training necessary.

Additional Qualifications

Interested in long-term commitment with Buckle

No visa sponsorship is available

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and jump; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to sit. Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.