Relief Manager

Big 5 Corp; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for sports lovers to grow within a structured training program, gaining essential management experience. As an Assistant Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring excellent customer service while managing store operations. With a focus on personal development and career advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant retail environment. Join a company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support your professional journey.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Education Assistance

Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Purchase Discount

Employee Referral Program

Kinecta Credit Union Membership

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Time, and Vacation

Pet Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan (401k/Roth IRA)

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Basic organizational and math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the store.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Inventory control and loss prevention enforcement.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant Experience

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. An Assistant Manager position is a great career opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Our team members serve as the foundation for future growth, with managers providing leadership and direction. The Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, essential for promotion to higher management, through performing duties personally or via subordinates. A structured training program is provided to support your development within our management hierarchy. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded, with strong customer service backgrounds and relevant educational paths suited for the industry.

Responsibilities

1. Opening and closing the store
2. Staffing the store with service-oriented associates
3. Performing customer sales and service
4. Directing sales and cashier associates
5. Training newly hired associates
6. Merchandising and ensuring compliance with all company policies
7. Responding to customer inquiries via telephone
8. Setting promotional signage and performing other assigned duties
9. Enforcing all company policies
10. Learning and providing product descriptions
11. Proposing add-on sales
12. Checking and retrieving merchandise from storage
13. Organizing, restocking, and cleaning merchandise on the sales floor
14. Inventory control and loss prevention enforcement

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
• Light to moderate lifting, with or without accommodation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Company Sponsored Education Assistance
• Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Kinecta Credit Union Membership
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Time, and Vacation
• Pet Insurance
• Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan (401k/Roth IRA)
• Discounts to Top Attractions and Events

Pay Scale: $18.73 - $19.21/hour depending on store location

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