Management Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Profit-Sharing

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Discount

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Management Trainee. This entry-level program develops you toward higher store leadership with a structured training plan and on-the-job exposure.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, customer service, merchandising, and staff training while progressing through a defined six- to eighteen-month path toward promotion. Competitive pay backs this growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be 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

Customer service

Sales focus

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Management Trainee. This entry-level program develops you toward higher store leadership with a structured training plan and on-the-job exposure.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, customer service, merchandising, and staff training while progressing through a defined six- to eighteen-month path toward promotion. Competitive pay backs this growth.