Sports Store Manager-in-Training: Fast-Track to Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Solana Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Vision Insurance

401k/Roth IRA

Paid Personal TimeOff

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 Solana Beach, CA is seeking a motivated Management Trainee to learn store operations and leadership skills. You will support sales, customer service, merchandising, and cash handling while rotating through departments.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a defined training plan and promotion to management upon completion; candidates should be energetic, sports-minded, and customer-service oriented.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Sports interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Solana Beach, CA is seeking a motivated Management Trainee to learn store operations and leadership skills. You will support sales, customer service, merchandising, and cash handling while rotating through departments.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a defined training plan and promotion to management upon completion; candidates should be energetic, sports-minded, and customer-service oriented.