Retail Used Firearms Associate
About The Position
The Retail Used Firearms Associate evaluates and purchases used firearms, records acquired firearms in the bound book, and ensures customers receive proper payment. The role provides customer service by greeting and consulting customers, helping them identify merchandise and make purchasing decisions, and communicating the benefits of company programs. The associate processes firearm transactions in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. This includes initiating Form 4473 with customers and performing the final review of applicable company, state, and federal forms before a firearm is transferred. The position also maintains department and back-room standards, participates in ongoing product and compliance training, and may travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Two to four years of experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to safely handle firearms.
- Knowledge of purchasing firearms through work in the firearms industry or as a firearms collector.
- Good understanding of retail and knowledge of computers.
- Background in current firearms models.
- Ability to appraise used firearms and know their marketable value.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, appraise, and purchase used firearms using firearms knowledge and available resources.
- Acquire firearms in compliance with ATF, state, and local laws and regulations and company policies.
- Complete ATF-required forms, applicable state background-check forms, and company forms accurately.
- Screen and certify potential firearm transfers for legality, including compliance with waiting periods, state requirements, and restrictions on straw purchases.
- Initiate Form 4473 with customers and perform the final check of applicable forms before transferring firearms.
- Ensure customers receive proper payment for purchased firearms.
- Maintain department and back-room visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, cleaning fixtures, general housekeeping, proper firearm-tag facing, and opening and closing duties.
- Participate in ongoing training on firearms and shooting products, shooting disciplines, systems, compliance, and selling skills.
- Assist customers with purchasing decisions by identifying and evaluating their needs and recommending products.
- Address customer issues using sound judgment and logic within the scope of the role.
- 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 benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
