Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Part-time Assistant Manager who is passionate about sports and customer service. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience in retail management. Candidates will engage with customers, oversee sales operations, and ensure compliance with company policies. With a structured training program in place, this position is ideal for enthusiastic individuals looking to grow within a supportive team environment. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Effective interactive and communicative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer sales and service efficiently.
• Train newly hired associates and enforce company policies.
• Manage inventory control and loss prevention.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 and a Part-time Assistant Manager position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and 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 Part-time Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, required for promotion to higher management positions under direction of 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performing customer sales and service


• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies


• Answering customer inquiries from telephone calls


• Setting promotional signage


• Enforcement of all company policies


• Learning and providing product descriptions


• Proposing add-on sales.


• Checking and retrieve merchandise from storage areas


• Organize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floor


• 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

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.


• Flexible Scheduling.

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

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