Sporting Goods Associate - Part-Time

Coastal Farm & Ranch; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Farm & Ranch is seeking a firearms sales associate to conduct compliant firearm transactions and provide high-level customer service. You will handle transfers per state laws, maintain strict safety practices, and support merchandising and store operations on the floor.

The role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. Responsibilities include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, and staying compliant with company policies and

Qualifications

• Basic firearms handling skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with firearm and ammunition handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers; answer questions and locate products.
• Complete firearm transfers in accordance with policy and state law.
• Safely handle firearms and complete related transactions.
• Maintain product knowledge and merchandising; assist in floor moves and housekeeping.
• Answer phones and communicate with team members.

Skills

Firearms handling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Retail concepts

Attention to detail

Age 21+

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.