Store Management Trainee – Fast-Paced Sports Retail

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Vision Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan-401k/R

Paid Personal TimeOff

Sick Leave

Vacation

Company-sponsored Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

CompanyPaidLife Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions和/或

Pet Insurance

KinectaCredit Union Membership.

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Merced, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to learn store operations and prepare for promotion to leadership. You will support daily tasks, assist customers, drive sales, and participate in a formal training program designed to develop frontline managers.

The program lasts 6–18 months, provides hands-on experience under seasoned managers, and offers clear paths to higher levels.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic organizational and/or 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.

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

Organization skills

Math skills

Fast-paced work

Sporting goods knowledge

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Merced, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to learn store operations and prepare for promotion to leadership. You will support daily tasks, assist customers, drive sales, and participate in a formal training program designed to develop frontline managers.

The program lasts 6–18 months, provides hands-on experience under seasoned managers, and offers clear paths to higher levels.