Sports Store Management Trainee — Fast-Track Leader

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Cathedral City (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k/Savings plan

Paid time off

Discounts on merchandise

Life insurance

Ticket discounts to events

Pet insurance

Credit union membership

Education assistance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Cathedral City, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to join our store team. This entry-level role provides hands-on training, leadership experience, and a path to higher management through supervision and a defined program.

You will gain knowledge through a structured training plan, work in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to driving sales, customer service, and merchandising across departments.

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.

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Cathedral City, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to join our store team. This entry-level role provides hands-on training, leadership experience, and a path to higher management through supervision and a defined program.

You will gain knowledge through a structured training plan, work in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to driving sales, customer service, and merchandising across departments.