Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Corp; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player as a Manager Trainee. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to gain essential management skills in a fast-paced retail environment. With a well-defined training program, you'll be guided by experienced personnel while engaging with customers and promoting sales. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and sports-minded, ready to embrace a career in retail management. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture that values your growth. If you're passionate about sports and customer service, this role is your stepping stone to success.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Purchase Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation

Pet Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan - 401k/Roth IRA

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background or relevant educational paths.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Directing customers and answering telephones.
• Retrieving merchandise from storage and restocking.
• Providing product descriptions and proposing add-on sales.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking an energetic, sports-minded individual to join our future management team. Manager Trainees gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions under the guidance of experienced personnel. Responsibilities include customer sales and service, directing customers, answering telephones, providing product descriptions, proposing add-on sales, retrieving merchandise from storage, cleaning, restocking, and organizing merchandise on the sales floor. This entry-level position is designed to be transitory, typically lasting 6-18 months before promotion. A well-defined training program will support your development into a management role. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded, with strong customer service backgrounds or relevant educational paths. Enthusiasm for our products is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Basic organizational and math skills
• Subject to E-Verify upon accepting an offer
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without accommodation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Company Sponsored Education Assistance
• Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Kinecta Credit Union Membership
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
• Pet Insurance
• Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan - 401k/Roth IRA
• Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale: $17.85 - $18.45/hour depending on store location

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