Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a leading sporting goods retailer. This entry-level Manager Trainee position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop into a management role. You'll be responsible for driving sales, managing customer interactions, and overseeing store operations. With a well-defined training program and a supportive team, you'll have the chance to grow your career while enjoying various benefits, including company-sponsored education assistance and health insurance. If you're enthusiastic, sports-minded, and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off

Sick Pay

Vacation

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess basic organizational and math skills.
• Effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and provide customer service.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Perform inventory control and enforce loss prevention policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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. 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to; customer sales and service in the store, directing customers, answering telephones, providing product descriptions, proposing add-on sales to customers, checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas, cleaning, restocking, and organizing merchandise on the sales floor. This entry-level position is designed to be transitory, generally lasting 6-18 months before promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop into a management position. Openings are generally filled by enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or relevant educational paths. Enthusiasm for our products is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

1. Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
2. Driving sales
3. Opening and closing of the store
4. Direct oversight of footwear, advertising programs, and other departments
5. Performing customer sales and service
6. Merchandising and compliance with all company policies
7. Answering customer inquiries via telephone
8. Setting promotional signage and other duties as assigned
9. Enforcement of all company policies
10. Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed
11. Learning and providing product descriptions
12. Proposing add-on sales
13. Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
14. Organizing, restocking, and cleaning merchandise on the sales floor
15. Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Must possess basic organizational and math skills
• Upon accepting a position, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must possess effective communication 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

California Pay Scale: $16.65 - $19.50/hour depending on store location

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