Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals for an entry-level Manager Trainee position. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge in a fast-paced retail environment, preparing you for a management career. With a well-defined training program, you'll learn essential skills in customer service, sales, and team management. Enjoy a supportive work atmosphere with opportunities for growth and a variety of benefits, including education assistance, health insurance, and employee discounts. If you have a passion for sports and a customer-focused mindset, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company-sponsored education assistance

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Employee merchandise discount

Paid personal time off

Vacation time

Pet insurance

Savings and profit-sharing plans

Discounts to top attractions and events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Customer sales and service in the store.
• Overseeing footwear and advertising programs in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Coaching and counseling employees as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With over 430 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 guidance 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:

1. Customer sales and service in the store
2. Directing customers and answering telephones
3. Providing product descriptions and proposing add-on sales
4. Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
5. Cleaning, restocking, and organizing merchandise on the sales floor
6. Performing store opening and closing procedures
7. Overseeing footwear, advertising programs, and other departments in the absence of the Store Manager
8. Enforcing company policies and inventory control
9. Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed
10. Learning and providing product descriptions

This entry-level position is designed to be transitory, lasting generally 6-18 months before promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to help develop your path into a management position. Available openings are generally filled by enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded individuals with solid customer service backgrounds and relevant educational paths. Enthusiasm for our products is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements:

1. Must be 21 years of age or older
2. Must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
3. Basic organizational and math skills
4. Subject to E-Verify upon accepting an offer
5. Ability to lift light to moderate weights, with or without reasonable accommodation
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits include:

1. Company-sponsored education assistance
2. Dental, medical, and vision insurance
3. Employee merchandise discount
4. Employee referral program
5. Kinecta Credit Union membership
6. Life insurance
7. Paid personal time off and sick leave
8. Vacation time
9. Pet insurance
10. Savings and profit-sharing plans (401k/Roth IRA)
11. Discounts to top attractions and events

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