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Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Company: Big 5 Corp
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionWith 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 Manager
Driving sales
Opening and closing of the store
Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments
Performing customer sales and service
Merchandising and compliance of all company policies
Answering customer inquiries from telephone calls
Setting promotional signage, and other duties as assigned
Enforcement of all company policies
Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed
Learning and providing product descriptions
Proposing add-on sales.
Checking and retrieve merchandise from storage areas
Organize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floor
Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies

Requirements:


Must be 21 years of age or older
Must possess High School diploma, GED, High School Equivalency, certificated equivalent and/or relevant experience
Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills
Upon accepting an offered position, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must possess effective and demonstrable interactive and communicative skills


Benefits:

  • Company Sponsored Education Assistance
  • Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance
  • Employee Merchandise Discount
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Kinecta Credit Union Membership
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Personal Time Off
  • Sick Pay
  • Vacation
  • Pet Insurance
  • Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan - 401k/Roth IRA
  • Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events



    California Pay Scale: $16.65 - $19.50/hour depending on store location


    *For Federal Protection and specific City Ordinance Information, see links below.

Keywords: Big 5 Corp, San Diego , Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time, Executive , Lakewood, California

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