Used Firearms Associate

Bass Pro Shops • Round Rock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role maintains department and back-room standards, merchandise presentation, and cleanliness; completes opening and closing duties; and participates in ongoing training related to firearms, shooting products, compliance, systems, 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 and recommendations on work practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• 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 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 legally and in compliance with ATF, state, local, and company requirements, including completing required forms, screening transfers for legality, observing waiting periods and other state requirements, preventing straw purchases, and completing company forms accurately.
• Initiate Form 4473 with customers and conduct the final check of applicable forms before transferring a firearm to the customer.
• Ensure customers receive proper payment for firearms purchased.
• Assist customers with buying decisions by identifying and evaluating their needs and recommending products.
• Communicate the benefits of company programs to customers.
• Resolve customer issues using sound judgment and problem-solving within the scope of the role.
• Maintain visual and department standards, including restocking, remerchandising, cleaning fixtures, housekeeping, properly facing firearm tags, and completing opening and closing duties.
• Participate in ongoing training in firearms and shooting products, shooting disciplines, systems, compliance, and selling skills.
• Travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED