Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big 5 Corp; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-time Assistant Manager who is passionate about sports and customer service. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable management experience while leading a dynamic team in a vibrant retail environment. As a key member of the store, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer experiences, training new associates, and maintaining store operations. With a focus on growth and development, this position is ideal for energetic individuals looking to advance their careers in retail management. Join a company that values teamwork and provides a supportive training program for your success.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication and interaction skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer sales and service while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Train newly hired associates and direct sales staff throughout the store.
• Organize, restock, and maintain merchandise on the sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With over 400 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. A Part-time Assistant Manager position is the perfect career opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Our team members' qualities serve as a foundation for growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team. The Part-time Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience required for promotion to higher management positions under the guidance of experienced personnel, through performing the following duties personally or via subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop within our management structure. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational backgrounds suited for the industry.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED, High School Equivalency, certification, or relevant experience
• Must have 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 communication and interaction skills
• Flexible scheduling

California Pay Scale: $16.50 - $19.45/hour depending on store location

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