Assistant Manager - Full-time

Assistant ManagerWith 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 Assistant Manager 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 Assistant Manager 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. 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 DutiesSuccessful operation of store in the absence of the Store ManagerIncrease sales performanceProvide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the storeAnswer phone calls and respond to customer inquiriesDirecting sales and cashier associates throughout the storeRecommend products and suggest add-on salesMerchandising and compliance of all company policiesSetting promotional signageChecking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as neededMaintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floorReceive merchandise shipmentDirect oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departmentsOpening and closing of the storeTraining newly hired associatesDevelopment of future management candidatesAssist in interviewing, hiring, and training of employeesAssist in writing a weekly store scheduleInventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policiesEnforcement of all company policiesCoaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as neededPerform or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervisionPosition RequirementsMust be 21 years of age or olderPrevious retail management experienceStrong 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, Life Insurance, Employee Merchandise Discount, Employee Referral Program, Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events, Pet Insurance, Kinecta Credit Union Membership.Pay Scale: $21.17 - $23.52 per hourEqual 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.