Relief Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager who is passionate about sports and outdoor activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team, enhance customer experiences, and grow within a supportive management structure. With over 400 stores across the western United States, you will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The company provides a well-defined training program, making it an ideal position for enthusiastic individuals eager to develop their management skills. Join a dynamic team that values talent and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with a company dedicated to your success.

Benefits

Company-sponsored education assistance

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee purchase discount

Employee referral program

Life insurance

Paid personal time off

Savings and profit-sharing plans (401k/Roth IRA)

Discounts to top attractions and events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the store.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Managing inventory control and loss prevention policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 perfect career opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Our team members serve as a foundation for future growth, with managers providing leadership and direction to the entire store team. The Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, necessary for promotion to higher management positions, by performing various duties personally or through subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to support your development within our management structure. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded individuals with solid customer service backgrounds and relevant educational or industry experience.

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. Answering 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. Managing inventory control and 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 lift light to moderate loads, with or without reasonable 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 leave, and vacation
• Pet insurance
• Savings and profit-sharing plans (401k/Roth IRA)
• Discounts to top attractions and events

Pay Scale

$18.73 - $19.21/hour depending on store location

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