Sports Store Management Trainee - Fast Track to Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Profit-Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Hemet, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to join the team. This entry-level position provides a structured training program to prepare for promotion to store management, with a 6–18 month transitory period and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service, driving sales, supervising departments, merchandising, and training newer staff. A fast-paced environment and a strong work ethic are essential.

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.
• Drive 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 with 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Sporting goods knowledge

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Hemet, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to join the team. This entry-level position provides a structured training program to prepare for promotion to store management, with a 6–18 month transitory period and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service, driving sales, supervising departments, merchandising, and training newer staff. A fast-paced environment and a strong work ethic are essential.