Firearms Sales Associate

Scheels All Sports, Inc; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on in-store purchases

Professional development training

Job summary

A leading sporting goods retailer is seeking a Firearms Sales Associate in Sparks, Nevada. The role focuses on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring compliance with all firearm sales regulations. Responsibilities include greeting customers, completing necessary sales paperwork accurately, and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of firearm products. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a passion for sports and customer interaction. The position offers pay ranging from $17 to $24 per hour, plus an employee discount on purchases.

Qualifications

• Ability to legally own a firearm is mandatory.
• Experience with firearms is preferred.
• Must be customer-focused and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally and assist with firearm purchases.
• Ensure accurate completion of all firearm sales paperwork.
• Promote Scheels Visa Rewards card to customers.
• Demonstrate commitment to product knowledge through training.

Skills

Customer Service

Strong oral/written communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world‑class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk‑the‑talk, and walk‑the‑walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The Firearms Sales Associate is responsible for actively seeking out customers in our store, greet them in an upbeat and professional manner while providing world class customer service and assist with firearms questions and purchases.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all paperwork for firearm sales including but not limited to form 4473, licensing, and background checks are completed accurately and thoroughly
• Consistently demonstrate proper firearm safety and handling
• Evaluate and appraise firearms for resale
• Ability to exercise good judgement when interacting with customers when shopping for firearms
• Have a well‑rounded knowledge of all facets of the firearm industry including ammunition, reloading, and optics
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• Must be able to legally own a firearm
• Ability to stop a straw purchase
• Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smile
• Grow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards to provide an above and beyond customer experience
• Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits
• Engage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions
• Demonstrate a passion for products in our store
• Attend all Scheels product training and all store meetings
• Maintain a professional appearance on the sales floor
• Assist in all other assigned duties
• Ability to perform basic math; compute rate, ratio and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one‑on‑one and small group situation to customers and other employees
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization
• Must be willing to help with freight/stocking when needed
• Ability to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ft.

Requirements:

Customer Service

Genuinely and consistently treat co‑workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow‑up communication with energy and sense of urgency

Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.

Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach‑ability

Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co‑workers and business partners

Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and/or one to three months of cashiering experience

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Compensation:

Earn an average of $17.00 - $24.00 per hour. A combination of base hourly pay and sales commission. Ability to earn more is based on performance. Plus, a GREAT associate discount on in‑store purchases.

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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