Sales and Management Intern

Job Description

Sales & Management Intern | The Buckle, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at The Buckle, Inc., located in various retail store locations. The Buckle, Inc. is a retail company dedicated to creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for its Guests. This role is crucial for developing future management talent by immersing interns in the core aspects of sales, merchandising, and operational retail business. The internship aims to provide a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in retail management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, various retail store locations

• Team: Reports to the Store Manager
• Mission: To provide legendary service and contribute to a positive shopping experience for Guests while developing management skills in a retail setting.
• Tech Stack: Point of Sale (“POS”), Performance Tracker, magnetic card readers, cash registers

What You’ll Actually Do
• Guest Service: Greet Guests with an engaging attitude, provide legendary service, and anticipate needs by suggesting items to create a wardrobing experience.
• Sales Generation: Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales, and total net sales goals by utilizing product knowledge and the Sales Presentation Guide.
• Merchandise Management: Present merchandise to maximize sales, manage product categories, ensure the sales floor is sized, and handle new freight display.
• Operational Execution: Open and close cash registers, perform financial tasks, follow Loss Prevention guidelines, and maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable store.
• Leadership Development: Complete specific management manual sections, provide weekly reports to Area and District Managers, and lead team motivation through tracking performance in designated product categories or company tools.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant field of study.
• Experience: No prior experience or training is necessary.
• Skills: Sales generation, Guest service, Merchandising, Operational execution, Communication.
• Bonus: Interested in long-term commitment with Buckle.