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Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking a Management Trainee to join our store team in a fast-paced retail environment. The program provides hands-on leadership experience and a clear path to higher management through a structured training plan.
You will gain knowledge under experienced personnel while performing duties personally or through subordinates. The role emphasizes customer service, sales driving, inventory control, and policy compliance to prepare you for promotion within 6–18 months.
Withnearly 400stores 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 Overview
The Management Trainee position is the perfect career opportunity forthe sportsand outdoorenthusiast. 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 Manager Trainee gains knowledge and experiencerequiredfor promotion to higher management positions underdirectionof experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. When you join Big 5, you will enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth. This entry-level position is purposely designed to be transitory andgenerally lasts6-18 monthsbefore promotion to the next level. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way into a management position. 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.
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