Firearms & Outdoor Retail Specialist (Part-Time)

Brownells; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Floating holidays

Employee discounts

Access to shooting complex

Insurance plans

Job summary

Brownells in Grinnell, Iowa is seeking a friendly Firearms Retail Sales Associate to join our retail team. You will combine firearms knowledge with customer service to help customers choose firearms, optics, accessories, and supplies.

This part-time role offers 24–28 hours weekly, rotating weekday and weekend shifts, and a supportive team environment with benefits like 401(k) match and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on firearms knowledge from retail, shooting sports, hunting, or personal use.
• Previous experience in retail sales, customer service, or another customer-facing role.
• Confidently discuss firearms, accessories and related products with customers.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, friendly and dependable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with firearms, accessories, optics, and outdoor products with knowledgeable, friendly service.
• Answer product questions and help customers make informed purchasing decisions.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges using the point-of-sale system accurately.
• Assist with firearm transactions and required documentation following laws and procedures.
• Stock merchandise, maintain displays, and keep the store clean and ready for customers.
• Support firearm appraisals, trade-ins, and other daily retail operations.

Skills

Firearms knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

Brownells in Grinnell, Iowa is seeking a friendly Firearms Retail Sales Associate to join our retail team. You will combine firearms knowledge with customer service to help customers choose firearms, optics, accessories, and supplies.

This part-time role offers 24–28 hours weekly, rotating weekday and weekend shifts, and a supportive team environment with benefits like 401(k) match and employee discounts.