Firearms Retail Sales Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

5% 401(k) match

Paid floating holidays

Employee discounts

Access to shooting complex

Insurance plans

Job summary

Brownells, Inc. in Grinnell, IA is seeking a friendly Firearms Retail Sales Associate for part-time hours (24–28 per week) with shifting weekdays and weekends.

You will apply firearms knowledge and customer service to help customers choose firearms, optics, accessories, and supplies, while handling sales, returns, exchanges, and required documentation. Experience in firearms retail is valuable, but we welcome candidates with hands-on knowledge and strong communication, eager to learn and abide

Qualifications

• Hands-on firearms knowledge from retail, shooting sports, hunting, or ownership.
• Previous experience in retail sales or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Firearms knowledge

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

$16–$18 per hour, based on experience

24–28 hours per week | Rotating weekday and weekend shifts between 9 AM and 6 PM

Turn your interest in firearms and the outdoors into a rewarding part-time opportunity at Brownells!

Do you enjoy helping people, sharing your knowledge, and working with firearms and outdoor gear? Brownells is looking for a friendly, dependable Firearms Retail Sales Associate to join our retail team in Grinnell, Iowa.

In this role, you'll combine your firearms knowledge and customer service skills to help customers make informed decisions about firearms, optics, accessories, and supplies. Whether your experience comes from retail, shooting sports, hunting, or personal firearms ownership, you'll have the opportunity to put that knowledge to work while delivering the friendly, knowledgeable service Brownells is known for.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with firearms through retail, gunsmithing, shooting sports, hunting, military service, or personal use
• Previous experience in retail sales, customer service, or another customer-facing role
• Confidence discussing firearms, accessories, and related products with customers
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a friendly, dependable attitude
• Willingness to learn new products, systems, and procedures
• Availability to work approximately 24–28 hours per week, including rotating weekdays and weekends
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Experience in firearms retail is especially valuable, but we also welcome candidates who combine hands-on firearms knowledge with customer service experience from other industries.

Part-Time Benefits Worth Getting Excited About

At Brownells, part-time associates enjoy some outstanding benefits, including:

• 5% company 401(k) match, fully vested after just 90 days
• 16 hours of paid floating holiday time
• Generous employee discounts on firearms, gear, and supplies
• Access to the Big Springs Shooting Complex
• Access to accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• The opportunity to work alongside a team that shares your interests in firearms, shooting sports, and the outdoors

Why Brownells?

Since 1939, Brownells has been a trusted name in firearms, gunsmithing tools, parts, and accessories. We're proud of our heritage and passionate about helping customers enjoy the shooting sports, maintain their equipment, and prepare for their next adventure.

Our team is guided by the values of Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Honesty, and we believe great customer service starts with knowledgeable people who genuinely care.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, the employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether or not the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.