Retail Sales Associate - Sporting Goods/Gun Counter Lead

North40 Outfitters; Omak (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

North 40 Outfitters in Omak, WA is hiring a Full-Time Sporting Goods/Gun Counter Lead to join our team. You will lead the gun counter, deliver exceptional customer service, drive sales, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance and safety with firearms products.

Ideal candidates have experience in sporting goods, merchandising, and a proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced retail environment. Weekend availability is required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sporting goods or firearms retail setting preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sporting Goods/Gun Counter team and ensure exceptional customer service.
• Drive sales and recommend products based on customer needs.
• Maintain counter cleanliness, display standards, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with firearm handling and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Firearm knowledge

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS System

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest.We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters in Omak, WAis looking to hire aFull-Time Sporting Good/Gun Counter Lead to join our team.We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self. As a Sporting Good/Gun CounterLeadat North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing outstanding customer service,generating sales and suggesting products, stocking and merchandising, maintaining a clean and organized department, leading and developing a successful team and safeguarding company assets. Ideal candidates can lead the team while maintaining gun counter compliance.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• A willingness to lead by example
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Committed to supplying our North 40 guests with phenomenal customer service
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with individuals on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Must be 21+ years of age to work around firearms
• Knowledge of 4473 forms preferred
• Responsible for checking and maintaining accuracy of paperwork
• Experience and knowledge of firearms, shooting, scopes, ammo, reloading, and accessories required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• General knowledge of sporting goods helpful
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Previous merchandising experience is helpful
• Ability to educate and assist customers on the brands that North 40 sells
• Ability to work well with others, and lead and motivate a team
• Sales experience, merchandising, and computer skills a plus
• Committed to providing feedback, developing others, and making decisions under ambiguity
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-25lbs. continuously, 25-45lbs. frequently, and 45-65lbs. occasionally, andteam lift anything over 65 lbs. Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offera competitive wage of$19.00 per hour, a rewarding work environment, andgenerous benefits and perks such aspaid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.