Sporting Goods Associate

Coastal-Farm-; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO

Employee discount

Job summary

Coastal Farm and Ranch in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a firearms clerk responsible for conducting compliant firearm transactions and maintaining high customer service standards. You will process transfers, ensure safety handling, and perform POS operations according to company policies.

The role requires knowledge of background check processes, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with attention to detail. Benefits apply for full-time staff.

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 assist customers; help locate products.
• Understand background check processes and compliance.
• Complete transfer/sales of firearms per policy and law.
• Handle firearms safely and responsibly.
• Process purchase transactions accurately.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Maintain radio communication with associates.
• Know products from CAL Ranch & Coastal Farm & Ranch.
• Stay informed on promotions and product knowledge.
• Assist with floor moves, merchandising and store housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

Primary Purpose

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 as, 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.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, employee discount.

Part-time benefits include 401(k), PTO, employee discount.