Sporting Goods Manager

Big Ray's; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Big Ray’s is seeking a Sporting Goods Manager to lead our department in a dynamic, hybrid capacity, linking daily retail operations with procurement. You will own departmental performance, drive sales, elevate the customer experience, and maintain top-tier merchandising and freight flow.

As a technical expert with a passion for Alaska outdoor life, you will ensure 100% inventory accuracy and ATF/FFL compliance, while partnering with the buying team and reporting to the Store Manager and Senior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in retail, sporting goods, business, or related industry.
• Knowledgeable about hunting/fishing/outdoors in Alaska.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to stage products and market the merchandise.
• Above-average planning and organizing skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills: Outlook, Teams, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sporting goods department and drive sales and merchandising.
• Coordinate with buying team; own departmental performance.
• Maintain 100% inventory accuracy and ATF/FFL compliance.
• Act as brand ambassador and serve local outdoor community.
• Report to Store Manager and Senior Buyer; non-supervisory role.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Written & spoken communication

Organization & planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Job description

Since 1947, Big Ray’s has been locally owned and proudly Alaskan, with locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kodiak. Our people live, work, and play here, bringing real experience and passion to everything we do.

We’re known for exceptional customer service and for helping people get the right gear for all that Alaska has to offer. Being part of Big Ray’s means joining a business with deep local roots, a reputation built over decades, and a culture that values expertise, authenticity, and a true connection to Alaska.

At Big Ray’s, we are proud to have been outfitting Alaskans for over 75 years. In a retail landscape that is constantly changing, ourCoreValueshave never wavered.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Respect

Job Description

Big Ray’s is seeking a Sporting Goods Manager to lead our department in a dynamic, hybrid capacity. This role serves as a critical link between daily retail operations and strategic procurement, working in close partnership with our buying team. You will take full ownership of departmental performance—driving sales, elevating the customer experience, and maintaining excellence in merchandising and freight flow.

Beyond the sales floor, you will be responsible for operational integrity, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and strict adherence to ATF/FFL regulatory standards. As a technical expert with a passion for the Alaskan outdoors, you will act as a brand ambassador, ensuring Big Ray’s consistently meets the unique needs of our local community.

This position is non-supervisory, reporting to the Store Manager(s) & Senior Buyer. This position requires frequent standing, walking, use of stairs, speaking and hearing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in retail, sporting goods, business, or related industry.
• Knowledgeable about hunting/fishing/outdoors in Alaska
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to stage products and market the merchandise.
• Above average skills in planning and organizing.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills and digital communication: Outlook, Teams, Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a firearms department, including ATF compliance and FFL regulation

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive wageranging from $23-$26 per hour depending on experience, paid holidays, a 401(k) option, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and employee discount.

Big Ray’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.