Gun Counter Lead

Bass Pro Shops; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on merchandise

Restaurant discounts

World-class resorts access

Conservation attractions

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Nanaimo, BC seeks a Team Leader for the Firearms department to guide outfitters in sales, safety, and customer service while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. You will drive merchandising execution, staff development, and events coordination to deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining pricing integrity, and meeting department goals, with emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years in Retail Sales; supervisory experience is a plus
• Ability to analyze reports and present information to managers, associates, customers and the general public
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams

Responsibilities

• Lead firearm sales and ensure compliance with Federal requirements and company policies
• Direct outfitters in safe handling, operations, and customer experience standards in the firearm department
• Achieve departmental sales, gross margin, inventory shrinkage and payroll goals
• Staff the department with service-oriented associates, participate in interviewing and training, and provide performance input
• Maintain pricing, plan-o-grams, and inventory accuracy; coordinate events and product demonstrations
• Provide legendary customer experience using the F.I.S.H. model (Find, Inquire, Sell, Honor)

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales experience

Inventory management

Merchandising

Firearm safety

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Group Sales Manager, the Team Leader - Firearms gives daily directions to the outfitters in one of the departments within the store, to include: merchandise presentation, inventory control, pricing, sales enhancements, stocking, and customer service activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports GSM in leadership of firearm sales and compliance within Federal legal requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and guidance to Sales Outfitters in firearm safe handling, safety, operations, and customer experience standards within the firearms department.
• Supports the GSM in achievement of Departmental Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Shrinkage and Payroll Goals.
• Provides daily directions to the outfitters within the department.
• Prepares to-do / Task lists. Executes all merchandising directives i.e. “Promotions, & Sale Events” etc. & maintain all plan-o-grams as set by the Corporate Office.
• Insures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers. Assists the GSM and Human Resources Manager to staff the department with “service” oriented associates; participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for selection; coordinates training; consults with GSM and gives input on preparation of performance appraisals; coaches and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment.
• Resolves customer and associate opportunities with GSM and HR Manager. Maintains a high level of personal Customer Service; achieves better than Company average customer service results (surveys, secret shops, etc.).
• Remains Product “expert” through ongoing product knowledge training; conducts product demos to entire staff. Assists the GSM with coordination of all “Special Events”; maintenance of pricing and UPC integrity; determining proper assortments; accuracy of inventory; proper display, signing and pricing of all advertised items.
• Assists the GSM in carrying out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, measuring and evaluating performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems, maintaining a positive, harassment free working environment for all associates.
• Provides legendary experience for every customer with the F.I.S.H. model.
  • Find the Customer – Actively seek out and engage all customers.
  • Inquire to understand customer’s needs – Start a conversation to enquire about customer’s needs.
  • Sell, recommend and add with expert advice – Outfit the customer with expert product recommendations.
  • Honor the Customer – Thank the customer for choosing Bass Pro and invite them back.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Years of experience: 2 to 4 years in Retail Sales, Supervisory experience is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and percentages
• Ability to read and analyze certain reports Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Managers, associates, customers, and the general public
• Ability to conduct meetings and presentations to groups Proficiency with PC-based word processing, spreadsheets, data-based management and electronic point of sale and inventory management systems
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, associates, customers and with the Corporate Staff

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly walks, stands and does computer work.

Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.

Seldom/Never sits.

Additional Physical Requirements

• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Occasionally repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools
• Occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly, may occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)
• Occasionally work in tight and confined spaces
• Occasionally work in noisy environments

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.75

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Fun work environment
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

Bass Pro Shops