Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Corp; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Manager Trainees to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a fast-paced work environment with a well-defined training program leading to management positions. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, sports-minded individuals who excel in customer service and possess strong communication skills. Join a company that values growth and provides comprehensive benefits, including education assistance and health insurance, while you gain valuable experience in retail management.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off

Sick Pay

Vacation

Pet Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic individuals with solid customer service backgrounds.
• Basic organizational and applicable math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and ensure successful store operations.
• Provide customer sales and service, including answering inquiries.
• Organize, restock, and maintain merchandise on the sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

With over 400 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 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, generally lasting 6-18 months before promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to develop your path 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 the products we carry is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Driving sales
• Opening and closing of the store
• Direct oversight of footwear, advertising programs, and other departments
• Performing customer sales and service
• Merchandising and compliance with all company policies
• Answering customer inquiries via telephone
• Setting promotional signage and other duties as assigned
• Enforcement of all company policies
• Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed
• Learning and providing product descriptions
• Proposing add-on sales
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
• Organizing, restocking, and cleaning merchandise on the sales floor
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies

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 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
• 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
• Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale: $18.56 per hour

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