Firearms Specialist

Fleet Farm; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm in Ankeny, IA seeks a Firearms Specialist to be the in-store expert for firearms and ammunition, connecting with customers, assessing needs, and recommending products. You will educate on functionality, safety, and compliant handling to support sales and loyalty programs.

The role requires 18+ with background checks and knowledge of relevant laws; a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is expected, with prior firearm sales experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 1-2 years of firearm sales or related experience preferred.
• Team Members who handle firearms must be 18+ and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Educate customers on firearm functionality and safety.
• Assist customers in product selection and ordering.
• Handle firearms paperwork per local/state/federal laws.
• Maintain compliance with FFL regulations and inventory.
• Promote Fleet Farm loyalty programs.

Skills

Firearms knowledge

Customer service

Sales

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

DNR licensing system

Job description

Ankeny
3875 SE Delaware Ave
Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

Description

Are you friendly and self-motivated? Do you enjoy being a subject matter expert and helping others? Do you have a solid knowledge and passion for firearms? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

The Firearms Specialist is the in-store expert for all things related to Firearms and ammunition sales. The role will fully serve the customer base by connecting with them, assessing their needs, recommending products, and encouraging the sale.

Job duties:

• Educate customers on firearm functionality, including breaking down a firearm and teaching customers how all of the parts function and work together.
• Teach and train customers how to safely use firearms.
• Communicate politically neutral when working and conversing with customers.
• Complete all local/state/federal paperwork required for the sale of firearms.
• Assist customers with finding and ordering product.
• Understand and operate both the Point of Sale and DNR licensing system.
• Knowledge of sporting goods electronics, including GPS Units, fish locators, and electronic navigational charts.
• Build planograms in Sport & Outdoor and understand the flow of the retail floor help meet the customer’s needs.
• Receive merchandise and understand the return/service policies.
• Ensure federal, state, and local compliance to protect the store’s FFL and adhere to company policy on the handling and inventory of firearms.
• Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Team Members who handle or sell firearms must be 18 years of age or older, be able to possess a firearm under the Gun Control Act 18 USC 922(g), pass a background check, be trained on firearms sales and safety, and must comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations with respect to the sale, storage, and safe handling of firearms.
• 1-2 years of previous firearm sales or related experience is preferred.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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