Assistant Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; McMinnville (OR); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Roth IRA

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods in McMinnville, OR is seeking a Management Trainee to prepare for future store leadership. This entry-level program offers a well-defined training path and hands-on experience across departments in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, sales growth, and teamwork under seasoned managers, with a 6–18 month trajectory before promotion. Energetic, sports-minded applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency required.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Driving sales.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments.
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies.
• Setting promotional signage.
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store.
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies.
• Enforcement of all company policies.
• Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision.

Skills

Age 21+

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Math basics

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Sporting goods knowledge

Flexible scheduling

E-Verify

Lifting ability

Education

High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods in McMinnville, OR is seeking a Management Trainee to prepare for future store leadership. This entry-level program offers a well-defined training path and hands-on experience across departments in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, sales growth, and teamwork under seasoned managers, with a 6–18 month trajectory before promotion. Energetic, sports-minded applicants are encouraged to apply.