Assistant Manager – Full-time Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Job Description:

DescriptionWith over 430 stores located throughout the westernUnited States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store thatgets you ready to play. For over 60 years, everything we do comesdown to having the most talented individuals on our team and anAssistant Manager position is the perfect career opportunity forthe sports and outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our teammembers serve as a foundation for future growth and our managersprovide leadership and direction to the entire store team. OurAssistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, required forpromotion to higher management positions under direction ofexperienced personnel, by performing the following dutiespersonally or through subordinates. A well-defined training programwill be provided to help you develop your way in our managementstructure. Candidates who apply for this position should beenthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customerservice backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for theindustry.

Responsibilities:

Successful operation of store in the absence of the StoreManager 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 otherdepartments 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 toE-Verify Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or withoutreasonable accommodation Must possess effective and demonstrable interactive andcommunicative 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 storelocation •For Federal Protection and specific City Ordinance Information,see links below. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rightspursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from theDepartment of Labor.