Firearms Sales- Part Time

Scheels•Wichita, KS

4h•Onsite

About The Position

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry, aiming to create the best customer experience in the USA with the largest selection of sports brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. The company empowers associates to become experts through extensive business and product training, mentorship, and professional development. The Firearms Sales Associate is responsible for actively engaging customers in the store, providing world-class customer service, and assisting with firearms questions and purchases in an upbeat and professional manner. SCHEELS strives to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of its customers, associates, and business partners.

Requirements

Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and/or one to three months of cashiering experience

Responsibilities

Ensure all paperwork for firearm sales including but not limited to form 4473, licensing, and background checks are completed accurately and thoroughly
Consistently demonstrate proper firearm safety and handling
Evaluate and appraise firearms for resale
Ability to exercise good judgement when interacting with customers when shopping for firearms
Have a well-rounded knowledge of all facets of the firearm industry including ammunition, reloading, and optics
Follows all Company policies and procedures
Must be able to legally own a firearm
Ability to stop a straw purchase
Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smile
Grow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards to provide an above and beyond customer experience
Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits
Engage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions
Demonstrate a passion for products in our store
Attend 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 graphs
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to customers and other employees
Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills
Strong oral/written communication and reading skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization
Must be willing to help with freight/stocking when needed
Ability to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ft.