Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions &

Flexible Schedule

Paid Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. This entry-level position offers a defined 6–18 month training path with clear promotion milestones under experienced leadership.

You will develop leadership skills, handle customer service, merchandising, and basic store operations, with opportunities for advancement as you complete the training program and contribute to a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 of all 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ridgecrest, CA
261
780 North China Lake Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555, USA

Description

With nearly 400 stores 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 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 Assistant Manager Trainee Part-time 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. 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 and generally lasts 6-18 months before 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 and assist customers throughout the store
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales
• Merchandising and compliance of all 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

Position Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess basic 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
• Must possess High 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 be required, 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(*Must regularly work at least 1560 hours per year to maintain Medical, Dental eligibility),*Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan– 401k/Roth IRA (*Must work at least 1000 hours per year to qualify for 401k eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer
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