Manager

Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-TimeWith 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 and Manager Trainees gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions under the direction of experienced personnel. Duties are performed personally or through the assistance of subordinates. When you join Big 5, you will enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to; customer sales and service in the store, directing customers, answering telephones, providing product descriptions, proposing add-on sales to customers, checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas, cleaning, restocking, and organizing merchandise on the sales floor. 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. Available openings are generally filled by enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited to the industry. Enthusiasm for the product we carry is essential. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.Responsibilities:Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store ManagerDriving salesOpening and closing of the storeDirect oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departmentsPerforming customer sales and serviceMerchandising and compliance of all company policiesAnswering customer inquiries from telephone callsSetting promotional signage, and other duties as assignedEnforcement of all company policiesCoaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as neededLearning and providing product descriptionsProposing add-on sales.Checking and retrieve merchandise from storage areasOrganize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floorInventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policiesRequirements:Must be 21 years of age or olderMust possess High School diploma, GED, High School Equivalency, certificated equivalent and/or relevant experienceMust possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skillsUpon accepting an offered position, candidate will be subject to E-VerifyLight to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodationMust possess effective and demonstrable interactive and communicative skillsBenefits:Company Sponsored Education AssistanceDental, Medical, Vision InsuranceEmployee Merchandise DiscountEmployee Referral ProgramKinecta Credit Union MembershipLife InsurancePaid Personal Time OffSick PayVacationPet InsuranceSavings and Profit-Sharing Plan – 401k/Roth IRATicket Discounts to Top Attractions and EventsCalifornia Pay Scale: $16.65 - $19.50/hour depending on store location* For Federal Protection and specific City Ordinance Information, see links below.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.