Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits
Bonus potential
Associate discount of up to 30%
Sample sales throughout the year
Hybrid work options for some roles
Unlimited PTO after 3 years of employment
Big Lots Associates can also enjoy:
- Corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio with ergonomic workspaces and many amenities
- A friendly, casual-yet-professional atmosphere where safety, respect, and inclusion are prioritized
- Robust DEI programs and resource groups that celebrate diversity in holidays, religions, cultures, and beyond through coffee chats, seminars, and more
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer PTO to give back to the community by supporting the causes you care about most
- Corporate team events throughout the year with lunches, games, raffles, and more
Make BIG
dreams come true
Joining Big Lots means being part of a team that invests in your success and growth from day one. We love to help you achieve your full potential, and we have a great track record of promoting internally. We encourage you to:
- Enroll in Big Lots University, where you can expand your knowledge and learn valuable communication and managerial skills with self-paced eLearning courses.
- New people leaders are automatically enrolled in our Leading Big program, a training series designed to equip newly hired or promoted people leaders with the tools and resources to be a successful leader at Big Lots.
- Our high potential associates may have an opportunity to participate in ASPIRE, a specialized development program where associates learn critical leadership skills and participate in action learning projects that can accelerate career advancement.
Corporate Roles
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our corporate center is home to several departments with roles in various levels across many specialties. We have great opportunities for those just starting out, well-versed experts and everyone in between. Some of our areas include:
- Asset Protection
- eCommerce
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Planning, Allocation & Replenishment
- Real Estate
- Store Operations
- Supply Chain