Gun Counter Outfitter - Team Lead

Bass Pro Shops; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company is seeking a Retail Lead to manage department operations in Nanaimo. The successful candidate will provide supervision to team members while ensuring outstanding customer service and adherence to operational standards. This role involves leadership, customer interaction, and administrative tasks, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise and restaurants

Competitive wages

Unlimited career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a sales or service environment preferred.
• Open availability for varied shifts.
• Ability to evaluate customers’ needs and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the retail department.
• Provide leadership and training to team members.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and provide customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Supervision

Judgment

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Group Sales Manager, the Retail Lead is responsible for overseeing the successful day to day operation of a retail store department.

Responsibilities :

• Provide supervision and leadership to the team members of the department, in partnership with the manager
• Delegate tasks and work assignment to team members by giving clear and concise direction, and follow up to ensure proper execution
• Foster the growth and development of team members by training various standard operating procedures and processes
• Ensure team members follow all standard operating procedures and systems processes, following up to provide correction and guidance when needed, and reporting violations to the manager
• Perform administrative tasks related to their assigned department
• Provide legendary customer service by identifying and evaluating customers’ needs, and making product recommendations based off this analysis
• Promote company programs to team members and customers
• Maintain visual presentation standards including in-store signage, merchandise recovering / front facing, restocking, remerchandising, dusting, and vacuuming sales floor as needed
• Respond to and resolve customer issues by using good judgment and logic in solving problems and making decisions within the job scope
• Assist in other areas of the store when business needs dictate

Qualifications :

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a sales or service environment is preferred
• Open availability – this position will be required to work store opening and closing shifts, as well as on weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 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.

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Competitive wages
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities