About the Role
Operates a business within a business, managing the daily operations of the used firearms business, including buying, selling, and customer service. Focuses on creating a fair-trade environment and achieving monthly sales goals to maximize profit.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and appraises used firearms, exhibiting knowledge of fair market values, negotiation skills, research, and firearms identification.
- Initiates all 4473 forms with customers and conducts final checks of applicable forms prior to firearm transfer.
- Maintains inventory through daily buying and cultivating leads for potential gun collections.
- Complies with all Local, State, and Federal firearms regulations.
- Conducts monthly ATF compliance audits and company required audits.
- Merchandises used firearms and proactively arranges merchandise.
- Recommends firearms for online posting to achieve highest potential margin and quick sales.
- Interacts and communicates with Regional Gun Library Managers and the corporate used firearm merchandising team.
- Trains and educates Outfitters on acquiring and disposing of used firearms, sales trends, policy updates, negotiation skills, and firearm identification.
- Participates in ongoing training including firearms product information, diverse shooting discipline awareness, systems training, compliance training, and selling skills.
- Provides high-quality customer service on the sales floor and assists with customer phone calls.
- Answers customer questions about their firearm, quotes prices, and handles customer issues using good judgment and logic.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Travels locally to purchase used firearms outside of the store.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid NY State Pistol Permit.
- Must be able to safely handle firearms.
- Must have knowledge of purchasing firearms by either working in the firearms industry or collecting firearms.
- Must have a good understanding of retail and computer knowledge.
- Must have a background in current firearms models.
- Must be able to appraise and know the marketable value of used firearms.
- Must have a great work ethic and ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to constantly stand and/or walk during shift.
- Must be able to constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
- Must be able to constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Must be able to constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Must be able to perform light work that includes constantly lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed).
- Must be able to occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, step stools, etc.
- Must be able to occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Must be able to occasionally work in noisy environments.
- Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.
- Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.
- Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments.
- Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.
Skills
- Firearms identification knowledge
- Professional negotiation skills
- Firearms appraisal
- Customer service
- Sales
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Computer literacy
- Multi-tasking
Location
- Local travel
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $22.75
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
About the Company
- Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
- Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
