Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a well-established sporting goods retailer as a Part-time Assistant Manager. This role is perfect for sports enthusiasts looking to grow their career in retail management. You'll gain invaluable experience in customer service, merchandising, and team leadership while working in a supportive environment. With a focus on personal development, you'll have the opportunity to advance to higher management positions. If you're enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to make a difference, this position offers a great path forward in your career.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or relevant experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer sales and service while managing store opening and closing procedures.
• Train newly hired associates and direct sales and cashier associates.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant Experience

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 a perfect career opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Our team members serve as the foundation for future growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team. The Part-time Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, essential for promotion to higher management positions, under the guidance of experienced personnel. A well-defined training program will support your development within our management structure. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded, with strong customer service backgrounds and/or relevant educational paths.

Responsibilities:

1. Performing customer sales and service
2. Merchandising and ensuring compliance with all company policies
3. Answering customer inquiries via telephone
4. Setting up promotional signage
5. Enforcing all company policies
6. Learning and providing product descriptions
7. Proposing add-on sales
8. Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
9. Organizing, restocking, and cleaning merchandise on the sales floor
10. Managing store opening and closing procedures
11. Training newly hired associates
12. Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
13. Controlling inventory and enforcing loss prevention policies

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age 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 accommodations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible scheduling availability

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

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