Retail Management Trainee — Fast-Track Leader

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/R

Paid Personal Time Off, Sick Leave,Vac

Company-sponsored Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

CompanyPaid Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Pet Insurance

Kinecta Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in California is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into store leadership. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to daily operations, and mentoring from experienced managers. The program lasts 6-18 months with a clear path to promotion and advancement within the company.

You will gain experience in customer service, sales, merchandising, and team supervision while contributing to fast-paced store goals and promotions.

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.
• High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Subject to E-Verify upon accepting position.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in California is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into store leadership. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to daily operations, and mentoring from experienced managers. The program lasts 6-18 months with a clear path to promotion and advancement within the company.

You will gain experience in customer service, sales, merchandising, and team supervision while contributing to fast-paced store goals and promotions.