Leader In Training (Part-Time)

The Buckle, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Performance bonuses

Paid vacation and sick time

Floating holidays

Bereavement leave

Paid volunteer days

Life and AD&D insurance (optional)

Legal services

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Buckle, Inc. is seeking a Leader in Training to support the Store Manager and Leadership Team in driving sales, merchandising, and store operations.

This role focuses on recruiting teammates, coaching staff, and delivering excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities include managing daily sales, leading by example, and maintaining store standards while working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; up to three months of related retail experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly, engaging attitude and provide legendary service.
• Answer questions regarding store merchandise and recommend items that meet guest needs.
• Lead and coach teammates; recruit and train new teammates.
• Maintain current sales promotions and policies regarding payment, exchanges and security practices.
• Consistently meet personal sales‑per‑hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by store management.
• Provide service throughout Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms and register area.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary The Leader in Training (LIT) and Floor Leader’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: “To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” The role performs 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). Works directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new teammates and provide leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

$16-$20/hr base rate plus commission on sales for sales positions. Final offers are based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related factors.

Full‑Time Benefits

Health Comprehensive medical plans with 100% preventive care and virtual care. Dental and vision coverage for routine care. 24/7 virtual care access. Mental health resources via the Employee Assistance Program.

Wealth 401(k) with company match; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Performance bonuses may be earned.

Peace of Mind Time off including progressive vacation and sick time, floating holidays, bereavement leave and paid volunteer days. Income protection through basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental plans.

Additional benefits: legal services, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Part‑Time Benefits

12‑month medical plan, 401(k) with company match, mental health resources and paid leave accrual where required by law. Teammate discount remains the same.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly, engaging attitude and provide legendary service.
• Answer questions regarding store merchandise and recommend items that meet guest needs.
• Offer additional items, create a wardrobe experience and utilize product knowledge to enhance sales.
• Maintain current sales promotions and policies regarding payment, exchanges and security practices.
• Consistently meet personal sales‑per‑hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by store management.
• Provide service throughout Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms and register area.
• Know all exchange and return procedures and turn these interactions into show‑managing opportunities.
• Record daily use of the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) to accomplish sales and presentation goals.
• Meet or exceed performance standards across Buckle business builders and guest loyalty programs.
• Expand guest selection through collaboration with Inventory Management and exploration of advanced product search tools.
• Build and maintain good guest relationships to develop a client‑based business.
• Lead by example with show‑manship, excellent customer service and attentiveness.
• Recognize and communicate guest tiers with the team.
• Ask business‑driven, show‑manship questions of Managers, Team Leaders and teammates.
• Accept coaching to improve sales presentation.
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards even when Manager is not present.
• Recruit teammates through job cards, referrals and recommendations. Develop and coach new teammates in orientation, loss prevention and sales standards.
• Maintain a positive floor culture and demonstrate personal dress code standards.
• Participate in daily setup, training, performance tracking and mid‑week check‑ins.
• Identify and assign zones and projects to teammates, ensuring visual standards and checklists are followed.
• Recognize merchandising opportunities, communicate recommendations to the Store Manager and guide teammates in execution.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and certain holidays as required.
• Complete opening and closing checklists, handle security risks, follow loss‑prevention guidelines and execute POS procedures.
• Maintain positive attitude in challenging situations, adhere to payment and exchange policies and use store tools effectively.
• Cover scheduled shifts, provide feedback to management, and maintain a clean, organized store.
• Provide feedback on merchandise handling and communicate policy violations confidentially.
• Show professionalism, maintain relationships with teammates and support leadership growth.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; up to three months of related retail experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing, walking, use of hands, stretching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional sitting. Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The job is performed in a retail store setting with moderate noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified teammates from available workforce in the communities we serve. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination or retaliation on the basis of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

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