Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Management TraineeWith 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.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 DutiesProvide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the storeDriving salesAnswer phone calls and respond to customer inquiriesRecommend products and suggest add-on salesDirect oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departmentsMerchandising and compliance of all company policiesSetting promotional signageChecking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as neededMaintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floorReceive merchandise shipmentAssist with store opening and closing proceduresTraining newly hired associatesDirecting sales and cashier associates throughout the storeInventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policiesEnforcement of all company policiesPerforms or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervisionPosition RequirementsMust be 21 years of age or olderStrong communication and interpersonal skillsMust possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skillsDetail-oriented and reliableAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentBasic knowledge of sporting goods is a plusMust possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency ExamFlexible SchedulingUpon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-VerifyLight to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodationBenefitsDental, 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: $19.06 per hourCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Notice at CollectionEqual 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.