Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Vision Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/R

Paid Personal TimeOff

Sick Leave

Vacation

Company-sponsored Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

CompanyPaidLife Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Pet Insurance

KinectaCredit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Brea, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to learn store leadership and operations. This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a structured training plan and opportunities for promotion.

You will gain hands-on experience across departments, lead associates, and develop skills in customer service, merchandising, and store administration in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and basic math abilities.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Flexible scheduling and willingness to comply with E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Drive sales and promote add-on products.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments.
• Merchandising and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Train newly hired associates.
• Inventory control and loss prevention enforcement.
• Support store team in daily operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Sports knowledge (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

147
705 E. Birch Street, Suite A
Brea, CA 92821, USA

Description

Withnearly 400stores 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 forthe sportsand outdoorenthusiast. 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 experiencerequiredfor promotion to higher management positions underdirectionof 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 andgenerally lasts6-18 monthsbefore 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 andassistcustomers 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 complianceofall company policies
• Setting promotional signage
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor
• Assistwith 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 performadditionalduties as assigned by management and supervision

Position Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Mustpossessbasic 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
• MustpossessHigh 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 berequired, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Dental
• Medical
• Vision Insurance
• Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/Roth IRA
• Paid Personal TimeOff
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Company-sponsored Education Assistance
• Employee Merchandise Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• CompanyPaidLife Insurance
• Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events
• Pet Insurance
• KinectaCredit Union Membership.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.