Retail Gun Counter & Firearms Department Supervisor, FT

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

Job summary

A leading outdoor and conservation company is seeking a full-time Retail Gun Counter & Firearms Department Supervisor in Ottawa. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have significant knowledge of firearm products, prior supervisory experience, and strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise

Fun work environment

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Unlimited career advancement opportunities

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of various firearm products including ammunition and accessories.
• A PAL is required.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to team members.
• Ensure team members follow all standard operating procedures.
• Provide legendary customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of firearm products

Superior customer service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)

Job description

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Retail Gun Counter & Firearms Department Supervisor, FT

Apply locations Ottawa (Kanata), ON time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id R227595

Summary:

Reporting to the Hardline's Group Sales Manager, the Retail Gun Counter 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:

• Significant knowledge of various firearm products, including firearms, ammunition, targets, equipment and accessories.
• A Restricted and Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is required.
• 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 re quest 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

Cabela's

About Us

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 e quipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” e xperience 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 E mployers.”