Store Management Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; The Dalles (OR); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Merchandise Discount

Referral Program

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

The Dalles, OR-based Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking a Management Trainee to begin a fast-track path into store leadership. This entry-level role provides a structured training program and hands-on experience in customer service, sales, and store operations.

You will learn under seasoned managers, gain exposure to merchandising, staffing, and performance coaching, and progress through promotion-ready roles within 6–18 months.

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.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

The Dalles, OR-based Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking a Management Trainee to begin a fast-track path into store leadership. This entry-level role provides a structured training program and hands-on experience in customer service, sales, and store operations.

You will learn under seasoned managers, gain exposure to merchandising, staffing, and performance coaching, and progress through promotion-ready roles within 6–18 months.