Management Trainee Program in Melbourne

The Management Trainee position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, Management Trainees 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 directly with Store Manager to develop sales, recruiting and leadership skills in order to become a Store Manager. The Management Trainee will also share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client-based business.
• Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development
• 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.
• Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks.
• Assist Store Manager with coaching and counseling Teammates in accordance with Buckle policies.
• Operations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Set goals and expectations to complete an extensive Management Trainee Program with weekly topics, assignments and reviews.
• Accurately and efficiently complete store opening and closing procedures according to Buckle procedures.
• Implement Buckle developments with the direction of the Store Manager.
• Supervisory and Leadership
• Support Store Manager by planning and leading the Team, daily reviewing with Teammates and participation in Team meetings.
• Act as the Store Manager in their absence.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in relevant field of study preferred; or one to three months related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Objective Qualifications:

No visa sponsorship is available. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel, including overnight as required. Relocation may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.