Store Leadership Trainee — Flexible Scheduling

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Profit Sharing

Paid Personal Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Merchandise Discount

Referral Program

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee to learn store operations and prepare for higher management through hands-on duties and a structured training program. You will support customer service, drive sales, assist with opening/closing, train new associates, and help oversee departments while developing leadership skills in a fast-paced, athletic-focused environment.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with promotion potential and a clear path to

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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED, or HSE

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Management Trainee to learn store operations and prepare for higher management through hands-on duties and a structured training program. You will support customer service, drive sales, assist with opening/closing, train new associates, and help oversee departments while developing leadership skills in a fast-paced, athletic-focused environment.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with promotion potential and a clear path to