Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k / Roth IRA

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods is hiring a Management Trainee to develop leadership skills and prepare for future store management roles. This entry‑level program emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a fast-paced environment focused on customer service, sales, and department oversight.

You will participate in a structured training plan lasting 6–18 months, working with seasoned managers to learn operations, merchandising, and staff development while contributing to daily store performance and

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Solid organizational and basic math skills expected.
• Detail-oriented, reliable and energetic with a sports-minded approach.
• HS diploma or GED is required; flexible scheduling available.

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, advertising programs and other departments.
• Merchandise and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Set up promotional signage and stock shelves.
• Retrieve merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Train newly hired associates and supervise sales staff.
• Assist with inventory control and loss prevention measures.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Math skills

Retail knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

GED / Equivalent

Job description

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 outdoor enthusiast. 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.

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