Not For Introverts Obviously (But I desperately needed a job) - Sales Floor Team Member The Buckle Employee Review

3.0
Feb 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Aside from the store manager, my coworkers were nice and pleasant to be around.

Cons

Everything else was terrible. I was especially uncomfortable with following the customers around the store to show them clothes that they might like. Usually customers just wanted to be left alone as they perused the merchandise, but I was always pressured to chase them around with products and say things like "Look at this shirt! I think it would look great on you" as I hold the shirt up to them desperately. It made me uncomfortable and them uncomfortable, too. We were even told to wait on customers outside of the dressing rooms. In the end, they'd always end up leaving the store in a haste and I couldn't blame them. Maybe that tactic worked in the early 2000s, but personally I wouldn't want anyone chasing me around the store with merchandise now either.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Flexible hours for part time work.

Cons

Holiday hours can long and busy.

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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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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