Gun Counter Outfitter (PT)

Bass Pro Shops; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on merchandise

Fun work environment

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Part-Time Gun Counter Outfitter in Halifax, Canada. You will safely handle firearms, greet customers, and guide purchasing decisions while upholding provincial, federal, and company regulations. A strong focus on legendary customer service and product knowledge is essential.

You will help with in-store programs, display maintenance, and cross-functional store support as needed, all within a dynamic outdoor lifestyle environment.

Qualifications

• One or more years of sales or service experience preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• A Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is required.
• Ability to evaluate customers’ needs and make recommendations based on those needs.
• Ability to provide superior customer service and exceed expectations.
• Ability to use good judgment and logic.
• Experience in a related field or outdoor lifestyle is an asset.
• Knowledge of Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s products is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legendary customer service by assisting customers in making buying decisions and identifying their needs.
• Maintain knowledge of firearms and scopes and relate it to hunting/outdoor activities.
• Promote Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s programs and in-store services.
• Ensure visual presentation standards through upkeep, signage, restocking, and floor maintenance.
• Handle customer issues with sound judgment and problem-solving within the job scope.
• Demonstrate passion for the outdoors and stay current with trends and technologies.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

PAL license (Non-Restricted)

Job description

Summary:

Reporting to the Hardlines Group Sales Manager, a Part-Time Gun Counter Outfitter requires the ability to safely handle firearms and adhere to provincial, federal and company firearm regulations. They are responsible for providing legendary customer service experience for every customer by greeting and assisting customers in finding merchandise and making buying decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legendary customer service every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by identifying and evaluating customers’ needs, and making product recommendations based off of this analysis.
• Knowledge of various makes and models of firearms and scopes, and an understanding of the concepts and practices of hunting and related activities.
• Promote Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s programs, including In-store surveys and In-Store Pick-Up.
• Assure visual presentation standards are met by up-keep and maintenance including, but not limited to, in-store signage, merchandise recovering/front facing, restocking, remerchandising, dusting, and vacuuming sales floor as needed.
• Respond to and handle customer issues by using good judgment and logic in solving problems and making decisions within the job scope.
• Demonstrate a passion for the outdoors by maintaining knowledge of trends and emerging technologies that relate to the outdoor lifestyle.
• Assist in other areas of the store when business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

• One or more years’ experience in a sales or service environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisition License is required.
• Ability to evaluate customers’ needs and make recommendations based on needs.
• Ability to provide superior customer service and exceed customer’s expectations.
• Ability to use good judgment and logic.
• Experience in a related field or outdoor lifestyle.
• Knowledge of Bass Pro Shops/ Cabela’s specific products is an asset.

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.

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”