Retail Used Firearms Associate- Full Time

Bass Pro Shops • Altoona, IA

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About The Position

The Retail Used Firearms Associate evaluates and purchases used firearms, records acquired firearms in the bound book, and ensures customers are paid properly. The role provides customer service by greeting and assisting customers, identifying their needs, recommending products, and helping them make purchasing decisions. It also processes firearm transactions in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The associate initiates Form 4473 paperwork and performs a final review of applicable company, state, and federal forms before firearms are transferred to customers.

The position maintains department and back-room standards, including firearm presentation, restocking, cleaning, housekeeping, and opening and closing duties. It involves ongoing training in firearms and shooting products, shooting disciplines, systems, compliance, and sales. Local travel to purchase used firearms outside the store is required. Work is performed under general supervision using established procedures, with occasional independent judgment to resolve problems and make recommendations about work practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to safely handle firearms.
• Knowledge of purchasing firearms through work in the firearms industry or firearms collecting.
• Good understanding of retail and knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of current firearms models.
• Ability to appraise used firearms and determine their marketable value.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including standing and walking throughout the shift, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally, using a team lift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, appraise, and purchase used firearms using firearms knowledge and available resources.
• Acquire and record firearms in accordance with ATF, state, local, and company requirements, including required forms, background-check forms, transfer eligibility screening, waiting periods, straw-purchase controls, and accurate completion of company forms.
• Ensure customers receive proper payment for purchased firearms.
• Initiate Form 4473 paperwork and conduct the final review of applicable forms before transferring firearms to customers.
• Maintain visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, cleaning fixtures, and general housekeeping.
• Maintain department and back-room standards, including proper firearm tag presentation and opening and closing duties.
• Participate in ongoing product, shooting-discipline, systems, compliance, and sales training.
• Assist customers with buying decisions by identifying and evaluating their needs and recommending products.
• Respond to customer issues using judgment and logic to solve problems and make decisions within the job scope.
• Communicate the benefits of company programs to customers.
• Travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED