Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental and Medical Insurance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. The program offers a structured path to higher management with a defined training plan and rapid growth opportunities.

The entry-level position lasts 6–18 months, focusing on leadership development, customer service, and daily store operations. Candidates should be sports-minded, energetic, and ready to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Sports knowledge

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Torrance (PCH), CA
094
2745 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, CA 90505, USA

• Store
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS002327

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 workatleast1560 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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