Assistant Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Surprise (AZ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Paid Sick Leave

Dental, Medical Insurance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking a Part-time Assistant Manager Trainee in Surprise, AZ to learn and grow within a fast-paced store environment. The role emphasizes training, leadership development, and excellent customer service as you prepare for higher management opportunities.

The position outlines a six to eighteen month trainee program with a structured path to promotion. Flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and entry-level training are provided as part of the journey.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking a Part-time Assistant Manager Trainee in Surprise, AZ to learn and grow within a fast-paced store environment. The role emphasizes training, leadership development, and excellent customer service as you prepare for higher management opportunities.

The position outlines a six to eighteen month trainee program with a structured path to promotion. Flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and entry-level training are provided as part of the journey.