Sporting Goods Associate

C-A-L Stores Companies Inc; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL Stores Companies Inc in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Firearms Sales Associate to conduct firearm transactions in compliance with state and federal laws and company policies, maintaining store standards and customer service.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing transfers, handling firearms safely, completing purchases, answering calls, and maintaining product knowledge and merchandising. Team support and loss prevention are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Basic 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 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.

Skills

Firearm handling

Customer service

Background check processes

Product knowledge

Communication

Job description

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.

Requirements

Must be able to handle firearms and pass background.