Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee merchandise discount

Ticket discounts to top attractions &

Paid sick leave

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

401k/Roth IRA (profit-sharing)

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee in Downey, CA for a part-time role that begins training in store operations and customer service leadership. You will gain hands-on experience while supporting experienced management and developing through a formal training plan.

The entry-level program lasts 6-18 months, offering growth opportunities as you learn leadership, merchandising, and store-wide processes.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills is required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with reliability.
• Flexibility in scheduling including evenings and weekends may be needed.
• Basic math and organizational abilities are essential.
• Experience in retail or sporting goods is a plus.

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.
• Merchandise and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Set up promotional signage and maintain stockroom processes.
• Support store opening and closing procedures and train new associates.
• Assist with directing sales and cashier staff and manage inventory control.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Downey, CA
027
9100 E. Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241, USA

Description

Withnearly 400stores across the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 70 years, everything we do comes down to having the most energetic, sports-minded individual on our team.

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager Trainee Part-time position is the perfect career opportunity forthe sportsand outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our team members serve as a foundation for future growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team.

Our Assistant Manager Trainee Part-time gains knowledge and experience,requiredfor promotion to higher management positions underdirectionof experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way in our management structure. When you join Big 5, you will enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth. This entry-level position is purposely designed to be transitory andgenerally lasts6-18 monthsbefore promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way into a management position. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for the industry.

Primary Duties

• Provide excellent customer service andassistcustomers throughout the store
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales
• Merchandising and complianceofall company policies
• Setting promotional signage
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor
• Assistwith 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 performadditionalduties as assigned by management and supervision

Position Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Mustpossessbasic organizational and/or applicable math skills
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus
• MustpossessHigh School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam
• Flexible Scheduling
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
• Light to moderate lifting may berequired, with or without reasonable accommodation

Flexible Schedule,Employee Merchandise Discount,Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events,Employee Referral Program,Paid Sick Leave,Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events,*Dental, Medical Insurance(*Mustregularly workat least1560 hoursper year tomaintainMedical, Dental eligibility),*Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan– 401k/Roth IRA (*Must work at least1000 hoursper year to qualify for 401k eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer
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