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Big 5 Sporting Goods

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Get in and Get out - Part Time Assistant Manager Big 5 Sporting Goods Employee Review

2.0
11 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-you basically can't get fired -low stakes environment -meet good people (sometimes) -flexible scheduling

Cons

-incompetent upper management -overly strict policies -you basically can't be fired -only 3 allowed topics of conversation -limited upward mobility -minimal raises that are rarely awarded -poor scheduling -poor work life balance -hires too much resulting in cut hours -variance in policy compliance from store to store -dying industry -irritating customer base -email marketing -no recognition of good work given by management -write ups mean next to nothing -dress code -ineffective marketing strategies to combat low sales -micromanaging -changeover -poor execution of merchandise delivery -inventory scanning -rigid store layout structure -poor communication -tech support incompetence -strict loss prevention policies -lackluster break area (In ALL stores) -repetitive pop music -weekly ad structure

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5.0
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Pros

Learn new things and meet nice people

Cons

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3.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Clear Communication on what standards are. I had a solid, attentive and respectful District Manager Solid Benefits

Cons

No work-life balance E-teams I had to close Two of the stores.

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