Assistant Manager

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Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods has a position available for an Assistant Manager at our Seattle "Ballard" store.

Apply online at Big5.com/careers where you will select a position and #242 Ballard as the store location. Contact a manager for details:

• 1101 NW Leary Way, .

Overall responsibility includes; Scheduling, Strategic Planning, Training & Development, as well as the overall successful operation of the store. Potential candidates will share a common enthusiasm for our product line of modern sports equipment and fashion, and have a strong desire to dedicate themselves to their own rapid development.

Detailed responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Routinely monitors scheduling and payroll to ensure compliance with our wage and hour rules and with all relevant federal, state and local requirements.

-Provides adequate training and development of entire floor staff to meet sales goals.

-Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently emphasizing and requiring excellent service.

-Monitors controllable expenses to optimize profitability.

-Maintains store conditions in accordance with our high standards of cleanliness and mandatory merchandising principles.

-Requires highest standards regarding all Loss Prevention, HR Matters and cash handling requirements thereby maintaining a low shrink profile.

Candidate Requirements under consideration:

-General sports knowledge and/or familiarity

-Proven or explained successful relevant experience as a retail manager

-Experience or familiarity with POS systems, KRONOS or Time and Attendance Systems

-Proven or explained leadership skills

-Proven or explained customer service skills

-Proven or explained exceptional organizational abilities

-Proven or explained exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

-Must possess at least a high school diploma or an equivalent certified proficiency

-Upon hire, candidate will be subject to E-Verify

-Due to federally required standards, must be 21 years of age or older

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available
• 401 (K) Plan/Profit sharing with Company match
• Paid vacations and PTO
• Employee discounts, Tickets at Work, and product Pro-forms
• Company sponsored education assistance
• Kinecta Credit Union Membership
• Discounts from strategic partners, such as: Ford, Office Depot, Dell Computers, Brandman University (Chapman University), University of Phoenix.
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tremendous growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.07 per hour

Experience:

• Retail Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)