Sporting Goods Associate

Coastal Country; White City (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Coastal Country is seeking a sales associate to conduct firearm transactions in compliance with state and federal laws, maintaining customer service standards and driving sales. The role covers POS operations, merchandising, signing, pricing, and loss prevention while adhering to company policies.

You will greet customers, process transfers, handle firearms safely, answer calls, and stay informed on product details and promotions.

Qualifications

• Basic firearms handling knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing retail environments.
• Proficient with computers and email.
• Familiar with retail concepts and practices.
• Must be at least 21 years old for firearm handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help locate products.
• Knowledge of background check processes.
• Complete firearm transfers per law and policy.
• Safely handle all firearms.
• Process purchases accurately.
• Answer phone calls.
• Assist with merchandising and housekeeping.
• Maintain product knowledge and promotions.
• Assist other departments when needed.

Skills

Firearms handling

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Retail concepts

Attention to detail

21+ age

Tools

POS system

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.

Benefits

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