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Sales and Management Internship Program
The Buckle, Inc.
2407 West 24th
Kearny, NE 68848
Portage Store Phone: (269) 327-8859
Web: www.buckle.com
Sales and Management Internship Program
The Buckle, Inc.
2407 West 24th
Kearny, NE 68848
Portage Store Phone: (269) 327-8859
Web: www.buckle.com
Internship objective: As a Buckle intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in many facets of our business—from sales and store merchandising to hiring and store operations. Working closely with an experienced Store Manager, you’ll develop an understanding of how Buckle’s retail business works and what it takes to excel.
Organized to mirror the first few months of our year-long Management Development Program, the Internship Program is set up to allow students the opportunity to further explore additional sales and management positions upon fulfillment of their internship requirements.
About the interning organization: What began in 1948 as a single store in Kearney, Nebraska has grown to become one of American’s favorite denim destinations. Led by an outstanding group of visionaries, the Buckle has expanded to include more than 380 stores in 39 states.
The power of our brand, our proven experience, and our solid financial position gives us the confidence to capitalize on future opportunities.
· Over $600 million in annual sales
· Steady growth, zero long-term debt
· Traded as BKE on NYSE since 1997
Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II (combined) annually
Number of interns needed: minimum of 1
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication. Preference given to Interpersonal, Organizational and Com Studies majors, however all Com majors and minors will be considered.
Internship Details:
· Three- to four-month paid position
· Position may be full-time (35-40 hours/week) or part-time (15-30 hours/week)
· Accommodates most school internship requirements
· Available year round
Upon successful completion of internship, students may apply for a full-time position as a Management Trainee
Monthly focus
Interns will provide weekly reports to their Area and District Managers, updating them on their progress in the following areas:
Month 1
· Gain an understanding of Buckle’s products, sales presentation and merchandising process
· Learn and practice Buckle’s mission: To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests
· Put knowledge into action by managing a product category - set sales goals, educate team members and track your results
· Start developing your contacts and network to aid in your recruiting efforts
· Complete the Teammate Orientation and Showmanship sections of Buckle’s Management Manual
Month 2
· Focus efforts on merchandising and leadership skills
· Continue to put knowledge into action by managing a product category - set sales goals, educate team members and track your results
· Continue to develop your contacts and actively recruit new teammates
· Complete the Merchandising and Leading Daily sections of Buckle’s Management Manual
Month 3
· Learn about the fundamentals of recruiting and interviewing and store operations
· Set sales goals and educate team members about another product category and track your results
· Actively recruit new teammates
· Complete the Recruiting and Interviewing and Store Operations section of Buckle’s Management Manual
· Conduct self assessment and review with your Store, Area and District Manager
Location:
Crossroads Mall
Portage, MI
Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Kara Lallman
Phone: (269) 327-8859
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.
Interested students should contact:
Kara Lallman, Portage Store Manager
Phone: (269) 327- 8859
Note: If you are interested in applying for a Buckle internship outside the Kalamazoo/Portage area, please visit www.buckle.jobs for more information. If you would like to speak with the Director of Recruiting about internships outside the area, please contact Christie Heacock @ Christie.heacock@buckle.com or (800) 626-1255 x 2480
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of Evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
