Assistant Manager - Full-time - Simi Valley California

Company: Big 5 Corp
Location: Simi Valley, California
Posted On: 05/06/2025

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 an 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.
Responsibilities:

Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
Driving sales
Opening and closing of the store
Interviewing, hiring, and training of employees
Writing a weekly store schedule
Development of future management candidates
Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments
Performing customer sales and service
Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
Training newly hired associates
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
Previous retail management experience
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: $19.59 - $25.08/hour depending on store location
  
  
  *For Federal Protection and specific City Ordinance Information, see links below.
  
  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 notice from the Department of Labor. More...

      

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