Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

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 Management Trainee 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 Manager Trainee 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.

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   Driving sales   Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries   Recommend products and suggest add-on sales   Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments   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   Receive merchandise shipment   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     Benefits   Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance, Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/Roth IRA, Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Leave, Vacation, Company-sponsored Education Assistance, Employee Merchandise Discount, Employee Referral Program, Company Paid Life Insurance, Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events, Pet Insurance, Kinecta Credit Union Membership.

  Pay Scale: $19.56 per hour   California Consumer Privacy Act Notice at Collection