Sports & Outdoors Retail Management Trainee

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; San Dimas (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Attractions/Events

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in San Dimas, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to develop leadership skills through a structured program. This entry-level role provides hands-on training and promotion opportunities to higher management positions within the store.

You will learn operations, customer service, merchandising, and sales while working in a fast-paced environment that values energy, teamwork, and a sports-minded approach.

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 driven

Communication skills

Team leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in San Dimas, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to develop leadership skills through a structured program. This entry-level role provides hands-on training and promotion opportunities to higher management positions within the store.

You will learn operations, customer service, merchandising, and sales while working in a fast-paced environment that values energy, teamwork, and a sports-minded approach.