Sporting Goods Associate

L&W Recruiting, Inc; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

L&W Recruiting, Inc is assisting a Flagstaff, AZ firearm retailer in finding a responsible Sales Associate who can handle firearm transactions in compliance with state and federal laws. The role emphasizes customer service, knowledge of background check processes, and safe handling of firearms while achieving sales and maintaining store presentation.

The candidate will also support in-store merchandising, inventory, and basic POS operations, with flexibility to assist other departments as

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of proper firearms handling skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and to shift priorities accordingly.
• Familiar with how to operate a computer system and email.
• Preferably familiar with standard retail concepts and practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with firearm and ammunition handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer, answer customer questions, and help customers find the location of products.
• Explicit knowledge of Gun Store Master and State mandated background check processes.
• Complete all transfer (sales) of firearms in accordance with company policy and state laws and regulations.
• Properly and safely handle all firearms.
• Complete all purchase transactions correctly, specifically as it relates to firearms.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Constant radio communication with all associates.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the products Country Supplier sells.
• Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information and merchandise promotions.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and store housekeeping.

Skills

Firearms handling

Customer service

Communication

Retail concepts

POS familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

To be responsible for conducting firearm transactions in adherence to all state and federal laws and regulations by following all company policies; and maintaining customer service as per company standards, generating sales, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, point of sale operations, processing freight, and loss prevention in adherence to all company policies and store standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer, answer customer questions, and help customers find the location of products.
• Explicit knowledge of Gun Store Master and State mandated background check processes.
• Complete all transfer (sales) of firearms in accordance with company policy and state laws and regulations.
• Properly and safely handle all firearms.
• Complete all purchase transactions correctly, specifically as it relates to firearms.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Constant radio communication with all associates.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the products Country Supplier (CAL Ranch & Coastal Farm and Ranch) sells.
• Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information and merchandise promotions.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and store housekeeping.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Help in other departments when needed.
• Perform daily cleaning - such, but not limited to, vacuuming, replacing full trashes with new trash bags, and sweeping the department floor.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of proper firearms handling skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and to shift priorities accordingly.
• Familiar with how to operate a computer system and email.
• Preferably familiar with standard retail concepts and practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with firearm and ammunition handling requirements.