Assistant Manager Trainee - Growth Path in Sports Retail

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

401k/Roth IRA

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee (Part-time). This entry-level role provides a structured training program and a clear path to management, with hands-on leadership opportunities and a fast-paced retail environment.

You will deliver exceptional customer service, assist with store operations, merchandising, and staff training while upholding company policies.

Qualifications

• Entry-level trainee designed to be transitory, lasting 6–18 months before promotion.
• Well-defined training program provided for advancement.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded with solid customer service background.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• Merchandising and compliance with company policies.
• Setting promotional signage.
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store.
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies.
• Enforcement of all company policies.
• Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee (Part-time). This entry-level role provides a structured training program and a clear path to management, with hands-on leadership opportunities and a fast-paced retail environment.

You will deliver exceptional customer service, assist with store operations, merchandising, and staff training while upholding company policies.