Store Manager Trainee — Fast-Track to Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Yorba Linda (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Vision Insurance

401k / Roth IRA

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Referral Program

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into a store leadership role, delivering excellent customer service and driving sales. This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a defined training plan and opportunities for promotion to higher management under experienced supervision.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, learn merchandising, daily operations, and people leadership while supporting store goals.

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.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Leadership

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Software

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into a store leadership role, delivering excellent customer service and driving sales. This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a defined training plan and opportunities for promotion to higher management under experienced supervision.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, learn merchandising, daily operations, and people leadership while supporting store goals.