Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big 5 Corp; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-time Assistant Manager who is passionate about sports and outdoor activities. This role is perfect for energetic individuals eager to provide excellent customer service while gaining valuable management experience. Team members will benefit from a structured training program designed to prepare them for future leadership roles. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive environment for growth and development. If you thrive in a dynamic retail setting and enjoy working with customers, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and sports-minded individuals with strong customer service backgrounds.
• Ability to perform light to moderate lifting and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer sales and service, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Train newly hired associates and manage inventory control.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

With over 420 stores throughout the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 60 years, we have built our success on having talented individuals on our team. The Part-time Assistant Manager position offers a great career opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Our team members serve as the foundation for future growth, with managers providing leadership and direction. This role provides knowledge and experience necessary for promotion to higher management positions, supported by a well-defined training program. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded individuals with strong customer service backgrounds or relevant educational paths.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer sales and service
• Merchandise and ensure compliance with all company policies
• Answer customer inquiries via telephone
• Set up promotional signage
• Enforce all company policies
• Learn and provide product descriptions
• Propose add-on sales
• Check and retrieve merchandise from storage
• Organize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floor
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures
• Train newly hired associates
• Direct sales and cashier associates throughout the store
• Manage inventory control and enforce loss prevention policies

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Basic organizational and math skills
• Subject to E-Verify upon accepting the position
• Ability to perform light to moderate lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible scheduling

California Pay Scale: $17.00 - $19.45/hour depending on store location

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