They felt like family. - Sales Associate The Buckle Employee Review

4.0
Sep 12, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I loved my managers and most of my coworkers. We all work closely together, so it becomes tight-knit. One of my best friends I met while working there. You learn a lot about how to sell a product, which means you can basically get any retail job you want after you've worked at Buckle for a while. And you get a lot of regulars, so you get to know the customers on more of a personal level, making it easier to sell. Some of them will even bring you presents or food.

Cons

The pay isn't good if the manager over-schedules or during a non-holiday season. Basically during the school year is the busiest. On the slower days, you're basically working for minimum wage. You also have to work at least 2 holidays a year. I worked over 15 hours on Black Friday, with only my one hour break. Also, if you start doing bad or not meeting your sales quotas, the manager will cut your hours. And everyone knows it because your name gets bumped down on the schedule.

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5.0
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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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