Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Corp; Lakewood (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 training program. This entry-level role offers a fast-paced work environment with a clear path to management. Ideal candidates will have a solid customer service background and a passion for sports. With a well-defined training program, you will gain the necessary skills and experience for promotion within 6-18 months. Join a team that values enthusiasm and dedication, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Purchase Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation

Pet Insurance

401k/Roth IRA Savings Plan

Ticket Discounts to Attractions

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Basic organizational and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sales and service in the store.
• Direct customers and provide product descriptions.
• Restock and organize merchandise on the sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 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.

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


• 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


• Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale: $16.66 - $20.30/hour depending on store location.

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