Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Corp; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an entry-level Manager Trainee position. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in retail management while working in a fast-paced environment. As a Manager Trainee, you will engage with customers, drive sales, and learn the ins and outs of store operations under the guidance of seasoned professionals. The position is designed for growth, with a clear path to promotion within 6-18 months. If you have a passion for sports and a solid customer service background, this could be the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

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

401k/Roth IRA Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain store organization.
• Enforce company policies and assist in employee training.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 and 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.

Responsibilities

• Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Driving sales
• Opening and closing of the store
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments
• Performing customer sales and service
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies
• Answering customer inquiries from telephone calls
• 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 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
• 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