Assistant Manager - Full-time

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 position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and outdoorenthusiast. 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 gains knowledge and experiencerequiredfor 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. 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 Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager Increase sales performance Provide excellent customer service andassistcustomers throughout the store Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store 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 Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments Opening and closing of the store Training newly hired associates Development of future management candidates Assistin Interviewing, hiring, and training of employees Assistin writing a weekly store schedule Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies Enforcement of all company policies Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed Perform 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 Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance, Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/Roth IRA, Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Leave, Vacation, Company-sponsored Education Assistance, TicketDiscounts toTop Attractions and Events, Pet Insurance,KinectaCredit Union Membership. Pay Scale: $19.21 - $21.34 per hour 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation