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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 Management Trainee position is the perfect career opportunity forthe
sportsand 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 Manager Trainee gains knowledge and experiencerequiredfor promotion
to higher management positions underdirectionof 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 andgenerally lasts6-18 monthsbefore 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 Duties**
- Provide excellent customer service andassistcustomers throughout the
store
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- Driving sales
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- Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries
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- Recommend products and suggest add-on sales
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- Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other
departments
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- Merchandising and complianceofall company policies
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- Setting promotional signage
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- Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed
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- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor
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- Receive merchandise shipment
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- Assistwith store opening and closing procedures
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- Training newly hired associates
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- Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
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- Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies
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- Enforcement of all company policies
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- Performs or may performadditionalduties as assigned by management
and supervision
**Position Requirements**
- Must be 21 years of age or older
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- Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
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- Mustpossessbasic organizational and/or applicable math skills
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- Detail-oriented and reliable
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- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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- Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus
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- MustpossessHigh School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam
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- Flexible Scheduling
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- Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to
E-Verify
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- Light to moderate lifting may berequired, with or without reasonable
accommodation
**Benefits**
Dental, 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,KinectaCredit
Union Membersh p
**Pay Scale: \$15.95 - \$16.45 per hour**