Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Corp; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail sporting goods company in Cottonwood, Arizona, is seeking a Manager Trainee. This entry-level position is designed for individuals aiming for a management role, with extensive training provided. Responsibilities include driving sales, operating the store in the manager's absence, and providing exceptional customer service. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include educational assistance and various insurance options.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Paid Personal Time Off

Vacation

401k/Roth IRA Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Basic organizational and applicable math skills required.
• Effective interactive and communicative skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate store in absence of Store Manager.
• Drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee footwear and advertising programs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

With over 400 stores located throughout the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 60 years, everything we do comes down to having the most talented individuals on our team and Manager Trainees gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions under the direction of experienced personnel. Duties are performed personally or through the assistance of 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. Available openings are generally filled by enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited to the industry. Enthusiasm for the product we carry is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Driving sales
• Opening and closing of the store
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments
• Performing customer sales and service
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies
• Answering customer inquiries from telephone calls
• Setting promotional signage, and other duties as assigned
• Enforcement of all company policies
• Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed
• Learning and providing product descriptions
• Proposing add-on sales
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
• Organize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floor
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, High School Equivalency, certificated equivalent and/or relevant experience
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills
• Upon accepting an offered position, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must possess effective and demonstrable interactive and communicative 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 Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale: $15.10 - $15.60/hour depending on store location

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