Firearms Sales

Job Details Description Scheels Company Goals: We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners. Overview The Firearms Sales Associate is responsible for actively seeking out customers in our store, greeting them in an upbeat and professional manner while providing world class customer service and assisting with firearms questions and purchases. This role requires all associates to be at least 21 years of age due to compliance requirements for processing firearms. What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on: Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer ExperienceEvery customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectationsWe focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactfulHaving a Team-First, Winning Mentality We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team winsCollaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experienceLearning and Adapting to Constant Change We embrace growth, innovation, and feedbackChange is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellenceTaking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the resultsOwnership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyondExpecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each otherWe act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times Wage: Total Pay for this position can range from 15+/hour, depending on performance (with base hourly wage and commissions). Schedule: Must be available to work between 1pm to 9pm Monday through Friday and be able to work on an every other weekend rotation. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, must be available a minimum of two weekends a month. Average hours per week is 20 hours. Responsibilities Ensure all paperwork for firearm sales, including but not limited to Form 4473, licensing, and background checks, is completed accurately and thoroughlyConsistently demonstrate proper firearm safety and handlingEvaluate and appraise firearms for resaleAbility to exercise good judgment when interacting with customers when shopping for firearmsHave a well-rounded knowledge of all facets of the firearm industry, including ammunition, reloading, and opticsFollows all Company policies and proceduresMust be able to legally own a firearmAbility to stop a straw purchase Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smileGrow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards to provide an above and beyond customer experiencePromote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefitsEngage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions Demonstrate a passion for products in our storeAttend all Scheels product training and all store meetings Maintain a professional appearance on the sales floor Assist in all other assigned duties Ability to perform basic math; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memosAbility to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to customers and other employeesDemonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem solving skillsStrong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organizationMust be willing to help with freight/stocking when neededAbility to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ft. Education & Experience The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or 1-3 months of cashiering experience Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury. Benefits At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.) Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.