Sporting Goods Associate - Part-Time

Coastal-Farm-; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Farm and Ranch is seeking a Store Associate in Corvallis, Oregon, to conduct firearm transactions in compliance with state and federal laws and company policies. The role includes customer service, merchandising, pricing, and POS operations while ensuring loss prevention and proper firearms handling.

You will greet customers, process transfers, answer questions, and maintain product knowledge. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for this fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of firearms handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and shift priorities.
• Familiar with operating 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 for firearm and ammunition handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer, answer questions, and help locate products.
• Follow Gun Store Master and state mandated background check processes.
• Process firearm transfers in accordance with policy and law.
• Handle firearms safely and ensure compliance during transactions.
• Complete all purchase transactions related to firearms.
• Answer incoming phone calls and coordinate with team via radio.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold by CAL Ranch & Coastal Farm and Ranch.
• Assist with floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and store housekeeping.

Skills

Firearms handling

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Retail concepts

Attention to detail

Age 21+

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.