Store Management Trainee - Fast-Paced Sports Retail

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k/Roth IRA savings plan

Paid personal time off

Sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking a Management Trainee in a full-time, on-site role in the western United States. You will gain leadership experience and participate in a structured training program for promotion to higher management positions.

You will perform duties from customer service and sales to store operations, with a prominent emphasis on customer experience and team development. The program typically lasts 6–18 months with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or education aligned with retail and sports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Drive sales and suggest add-on products.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Direct oversight of footwear and advertising programs and other departments.
• Train newly hired associates and supervise sales and cashier staff.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Math basics

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking a Management Trainee in a full-time, on-site role in the western United States. You will gain leadership experience and participate in a structured training program for promotion to higher management positions.

You will perform duties from customer service and sales to store operations, with a prominent emphasis on customer experience and team development. The program typically lasts 6–18 months with strong growth opportunities.