Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for energetic and sports-minded individuals to join their management team as Manager Trainees. This entry-level position offers a dynamic work environment with a well-defined training program designed to prepare you for management roles. Responsibilities include customer service, sales, and organization of merchandise. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about sports and possess solid customer service backgrounds. Enjoy a range of benefits including education assistance, insurance, and a 401k plan, while developing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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, generally 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 people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or relevant educational paths. 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 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 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: $17.15 - $17.75/hour depending on store location

Equal Opportunity Employer

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