Firearms Specialist

Fleet Farm Careers•Antigo, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Firearms Specialist is the in-store expert for firearms and ammunition sales. The role serves customers by building rapport, assessing their needs, recommending products, and supporting sales. The Specialist also provides firearm education and safety training, handles required sales paperwork, and helps ensure firearms are handled, stored, and inventoried in compliance with applicable laws and company policy. The role also supports sporting goods electronics, retail-floor merchandising, and company initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be at least 18 years old to handle or sell firearms.
Must be legally able to possess a firearm under the Gun Control Act, 18 USC 922(g).
Must pass a background check.
Must complete training on firearms sales and safety.
Must comply with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations concerning firearm sales, storage, and safe handling.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of previous firearm sales or related experience.

Responsibilities

Educate customers on firearm functionality, including breaking down firearms and explaining how their parts work together.
Teach and train customers in the safe use of firearms.
Communicate in a politically neutral manner with customers.
Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for firearm sales.
Help customers find and order products.
Understand and operate the Point of Sale and DNR licensing systems.
Apply knowledge of sporting goods electronics, including GPS units, fish locators, and electronic navigational charts.
Build planograms in Sport & Outdoor and understand retail-floor flow to help meet customer needs.
Receive merchandise and understand return and service policies.
Ensure federal, state, and local compliance to protect the store’s FFL and follow company policy on firearm handling and inventory.
Promote the Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.