Store Management Trainee — Kickstart Your Leadership

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k / Roth IRA

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation days

Education assistance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Ticket discounts

Pet insurance

Credit union membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Management Trainee to join a fast-paced, customer-focused team. You will gain leadership knowledge and hands-on experience through a structured training program designed to prepare you for promotion to higher management positions.

This entry-level role lasts 6-18 months with a clear path to advancement, and a defined training program supports your development.

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.
• Drive 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

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Sporting goods knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Management Trainee to join a fast-paced, customer-focused team. You will gain leadership knowledge and hands-on experience through a structured training program designed to prepare you for promotion to higher management positions.

This entry-level role lasts 6-18 months with a clear path to advancement, and a defined training program supports your development.