Sports Retail Assistant Manager Trainee - Flexible Schedule

Las Cruces, NM 3060 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005, USAWith 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.Role OverviewThe Assistant Manager Trainee Part‑time 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 Trainee Part‑time gains knowledge and experience, required for promotion to higher management positions under the 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 into our management structure. This entry‑level position is purposely designed to be transitory and generally lasts 6–18 months before promotion to the next level. 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 storeAnswer phone calls and respond to customer inquiriesRecommend 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 floorAssist 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 policiesPerform 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 accommodationFlexible Schedule, Employee Merchandise Discount, Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events, Employee Referral Program, Paid Sick Leave, Dental, Medical Insurance (must regularly work at least 1,560 hours per year to maintain medical and dental eligibility), Savings and Profit‑Sharing Plan – 401k/Roth IRA (must work at least 1,000 hours per year to qualify for 401k eligibility).Pay Scale: $13.31 – $13.91 per hourEqual Opportunity EmployerThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr