Retail Management Trainee: Sports & Outdoors Enthusiast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k / Roth IRA plan

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 Glendale, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee for a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, develops leadership skills, and prepares you for promotion to higher management with a well-defined training plan.

Candidates should be enthusiastic and energetic with solid customer service experience or related education. The role includes training, supervision, and opportunities to advance within the organization.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee for a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, develops leadership skills, and prepares you for promotion to higher management with a well-defined training plan.

Candidates should be enthusiastic and energetic with solid customer service experience or related education. The role includes training, supervision, and opportunities to advance within the organization.