Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

With nearly 400 stores across the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 70 years, everything we do comes down to having the most energetic, sports-minded individual on our team.

Role Overview

The Management Trainee position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our team members serve as a foundation for future growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team.

Our Manager Trainee gains knowledge and experience required for promotion to higher management positions under direction of experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. When you join Big 5, you will enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth. This entry-level position is purposely designed to be transitory and generally lasts 6-18 months before promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way into a management position. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for the industry.

Primary Duties

Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store
Driving sales
Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries
Recommend products and suggest add-on sales
Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments
Merchandising and compliance of all company policies
Setting promotional signage
Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor
Receive merchandise shipment
Assist with store opening and closing procedures
Training newly hired associates
Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies
Enforcement of all company policies
Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision

Position Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills
Detail-oriented and reliable
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus
Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam
Flexible Scheduling
Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance, Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/Roth IRA, Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Leave, Vacation, Company-sponsored Education Assistance, Employee Merchandise Discount, Employee Referral Program, Company Paid Life Insurance, Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events, Pet Insurance, Kinecta Credit Union Membership.

Pay Scale: $17.15 - $17.75 per hour

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