Sporting Goods Lead

North 40 Corporation; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) option

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

North 40 Outfitters in Havre, MT, is hiring a Full-Time Sporting Goods Lead to inspire a high-performing team and deliver outstanding customer service. You will drive sales, manage product recommendations, merchandising, and department upkeep while ensuring compliance and safety. The role requires weekend availability and flexibility across hours.

The ideal candidate brings prior retail leadership, strong communication, and a passion for the outdoors; knowledge of firearms compliance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a retail setting.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication with customers and staff.
• Comfort with stocking, merchandising and inventory tasks.
• Familiarity with firearm compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sporting goods team to deliver exceptional service.
• Drive sales, suggest products, and manage merchandising.
• Maintain a clean, organized department and protect assets.
• Balance scheduling, shifts, and weekends as needed.
• Educate customers on brands and product use.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales & merchandising

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Inventory & stocking

Brand/product knowledge

Work in fast-paced env

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Tools

POS / computer skills

Job description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest.We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters in Havre, MT,is looking to hire aFull-Time Sporting Goods Lead to join our team.We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self. As a Sporting GoodsLeadat North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing outstanding customer service,generating sales and suggesting products, stocking and merchandising, maintaining a clean and organized department, leading and developing a successful team and safeguarding company assets. Ideal candidate will have prior retail leadership, understand and follow firearm compliance's as well as knowledge and or work experience with all types of firearms.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with individuals on a regular basis
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Be a resource on all products related to sporting goods, including fishing, hunting and camping items
• Previous merchandising experience is helpful
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Ability to educate and assist customers on the brands that North 40 sells
• Ability to work well with others, and lead and motivate a team
• Committed to supplying our North 40 guests with phenomenal customer service
• Sales experience, merchandising, and computer skills a plus
• Committed to providing feedback, developing others, and making decisions under ambiguity
• A willingness to lead by example
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-15 lbs. continuously, 15-30 lbs. frequently, and 30-55 lbs. occasionally, andteam lift anything over 55 lbs. Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offera competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, andgenerous benefits and perks such aspaid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.