Great entrepreneurial culture - Store Manager The Buckle Employee Review

4.0
Mar 18, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

A culture of education, development, and leadership. Buckle is a fun, fast paced environment with great people, especially when it comes to the upper management within the company. Excellent benefits including a matched 401k, life insurance, great health/dental/vision plans, generous employee discount, and lots of additional options even including pet insurance!

Cons

Buckle is a large company with a small company mentality that can be charming, but frustrating at times. Tech and IT issues are rampant and can bog down the effectiveness of stores' ability to function. Upward mobility can be difficult due to longevity of upper management and lack of available positions. Work/life balance is a challenge mainly with the nature of retail management and high turnover. Home office support to stores also leaves much to be desired, especially with stores operating 7 days a week and home office only being available M-F.

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Pros

Flexible hours for part time work.

Cons

Holiday hours can long and busy.

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

-Good work-life balance. -Team-building is encouraged. -The experience can vary by location. -Buckle has the potential to have some of the best retail teams, depending on the store. -There are opportunities for growth and career advancement for employees who have supportive leadership.

Cons

Management's willingness to lead, communicate effectively, and support employees is what creates opportunities for growth, but that was not my experience at this location. I felt the work environment was negatively affected by inconsistent communication, a leadership style that felt overly controlling, and discussions about employees that appeared to undermine teamwork and trust. I believe a more respectful, supportive, and collaborative approach to leadership would create a healthier workplace culture and better support both employees and the overall success of the store.

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