Store Manager Trainee - Growth in Sports Retail

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)/Roth IRA

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Vacation

Education Assistance

Employee Discount

Life Insurance

Ticket Discounts

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods is hiring a Management Trainee to develop leadership skills through hands-on store experience across our western-region locations. You will learn store operations, drive sales, and mentor teams while rotating through departments to gain a comprehensive view of retail management.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, with a structured training plan designed to prepare you for promotion to higher management positions under experienced supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is hiring a Management Trainee to develop leadership skills through hands-on store experience across our western-region locations. You will learn store operations, drive sales, and mentor teams while rotating through departments to gain a comprehensive view of retail management.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, with a structured training plan designed to prepare you for promotion to higher management positions under experienced supervision.