Store Management Trainee — Fast-Track Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Roth IRA

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts to Attractions/Events

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods seeks a Management Trainee to support store leadership and develop into higher management roles. The role emphasizes hands-on training, leadership development, and a structured path from trainee to manager within 6-18 months.

Ideal candidates are energetic, customer-focused, and sports-minded, with a solid customer service background or relevant educational path in the industry.

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.
• High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Drive sales and promote add-on products.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Direct oversight of departments and merchandising.
• Set promotional signage and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Train newly hired associates.
• Direct sales and cashier associates throughout the store.
• Inventory control and loss prevention enforcement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

General sporting goods knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods seeks a Management Trainee to support store leadership and develop into higher management roles. The role emphasizes hands-on training, leadership development, and a structured path from trainee to manager within 6-18 months.

Ideal candidates are energetic, customer-focused, and sports-minded, with a solid customer service background or relevant educational path in the industry.