Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and energetic Manager Trainees to join their team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment, preparing candidates for management positions. With a structured training program, successful individuals will gain valuable experience in customer service, sales, and store operations. Ideal candidates should have a passion for sports and a strong desire to provide excellent customer service. Join this company to kickstart your career in retail management and enjoy numerous benefits, including education assistance and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company-sponsored education assistance

Dental, Medical, Vision insurance

Employee merchandise discount

Employee referral program

Kinecta Credit Union membership

Life insurance

Paid personal time off

Sick pay

Vacation

Pet insurance

Savings and profit-sharing plan (401k/Roth IRA)

Ticket discounts to attractions and events

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or relevant experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the store successfully in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Drive sales and oversee various departments.
• Handle customer inquiries and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

With over 400 stores throughout the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 60 years, we have prioritized hiring talented individuals. Manager Trainees gain knowledge and experience necessary for promotion to management under the guidance of experienced personnel. Responsibilities are performed personally or through subordinates. Joining Big 5 offers a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities. Responsibilities include customer sales and service, directing customers, answering phones, product descriptions, proposing add-on sales, retrieving merchandise, cleaning, restocking, and organizing the sales floor. This entry-level role is designed to be transitory, typically lasting 6-18 months before promotion, supported by a structured training program aimed at management development. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded, with strong customer service backgrounds or relevant educational pathways. Enthusiasm for our products is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

1. Operate the store successfully in the absence of the Store Manager
2. Drive sales
3. Open and close the store
4. Oversee footwear, advertising programs, and other departments
5. Perform customer sales and service
6. Merchandise and ensure compliance with company policies
7. Handle customer inquiries via phone
8. Set promotional signage and perform other duties as assigned
9. Enforce all company policies
10. Coach, counsel, and discipline employees as needed
11. Learn and provide product descriptions
12. Propose add-on sales
13. Check and retrieve merchandise from storage
14. Organize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floor
15. Maintain inventory control and enforce loss prevention policies

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Basic organizational and math skills
• Will be subject to E-Verify upon acceptance
• Light to moderate lifting with or without accommodation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Company-sponsored education assistance
• Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• Employee merchandise discount
• Employee referral program
• Kinecta Credit Union membership
• Life insurance
• Paid personal time off
• Sick pay
• Vacation
• Pet insurance
• Savings and profit-sharing plan (401k/Roth IRA)
• Ticket discounts to attractions and events

Pay Scale: $18.56 per hour

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