Management Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/R

Paid Personal Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Company-sponsored Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Pet Insurance

Kinecta Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee for an entry‑level path toward store leadership. The program lasts 6–18 months and includes a structured training plan with mentorship from experienced managers.

As a trainee you will provide excellent customer service, drive sales, assist with merchandising, open and close the store, train new associates, and ensure adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Driving sales and respond to customer inquiries.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departments.
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies.
• Setting promotional signage and ensuring policy compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee for an entry‑level path toward store leadership. The program lasts 6–18 months and includes a structured training plan with mentorship from experienced managers.

As a trainee you will provide excellent customer service, drive sales, assist with merchandising, open and close the store, train new associates, and ensure adherence to company policies.