Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading sporting goods retailer where you'll gain valuable management experience. This entry-level role offers a structured training program designed to promote you into management within 6-18 months. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, engaging with customers and driving sales while receiving comprehensive support and benefits. If you're enthusiastic, sports-minded, and eager to grow, this opportunity is perfect 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 or older.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Basic organizational and math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and manage merchandising.
• Provide excellent customer service and support.
• Oversee store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job 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 focus on hiring talented individuals. Manager Trainees gain knowledge and experience for promotion to management under the guidance of experienced personnel. Responsibilities are performed personally or through subordinates. Join Big 5 for a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities. Responsibilities include customer sales and service, directing customers, answering phones, providing 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. A structured training program supports your development into management. We seek enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded individuals with strong customer service backgrounds or relevant education. 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. Manage merchandising and ensure policy compliance
7. Answer customer inquiries via phone
8. Set promotional signage and perform other duties as assigned
9. Enforce 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. Control inventory and enforce loss prevention policies

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Basic organizational and math skills
• Subject to E-Verify upon accepting an offer
• Ability to lift light to moderate loads, with accommodations if needed
• 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)
• Discounts to attractions and events

California pay scale: $16.65 - $19.50/hour depending on location.

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