Assistant in Training (Tanger Outlets)

Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager at Buckle/Tanger Outlets is a progression role focused on driving sales, merchandising, and store operations. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting customers, recommending merchandise, executing sales strategies, training and developing Teammates, leading in the Manager's absence, recruiting new teammates, and maintaining store standards across visual merchandising, inventory, POS procedures, and loss prevention. The role emphasizes leadership development, customer service excellence, and collaboration with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to achieve sales goals and foster a positive store environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent retail experience) and supports a path from AIT to Assistant Manager with increasing duties.