Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for energetic, sports-minded individuals to join their management team as Manager Trainees. This entry-level position offers a fast-paced work environment with a well-defined training program designed to promote you to management within 6-18 months. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, directing customers, and maintaining store organization. With a focus on growth and development, this role is perfect for those passionate about sports and customer engagement. Join a company that values enthusiasm and offers a range of benefits to support your career journey.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Purchase Discount

Employee Referral Program

Kinecta Credit Union Membership

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation

Pet Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan - 401k/Roth IRA

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Customer sales and service in the store.
• Directing customers and providing product descriptions.
• Cleaning, restocking, and organizing merchandise.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking an energetic, sports-minded individual to join our future management 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, typically 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.

Available openings are generally filled by enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded individuals with solid customer service backgrounds and/or relevant educational paths. Enthusiasm for our products is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Company Sponsored Education Assistance
• Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Kinecta Credit Union Membership
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
• Pet Insurance
• Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan - 401k/Roth IRA
• Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale

$16.66 - $20.30/hour depending on store location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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