Used Firearms Lead, Full-Time

Bass Pro Shops•Tualatin, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Used Firearms Team Lead operates a business within a business, responsible for the daily operations of the used firearms business. This includes buying, selling, and providing customer service related to used firearms. The position involves initiating all 4473 forms, conducting final checks of company, state, and federal forms before firearm transfers, and creating a fair-trade environment focused on customer satisfaction. The goal is to reach monthly sales goals and maximize profit through buying, selling, and trading pre-owned firearms.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Safely handle firearms
Knowledge of purchasing firearms by either working in the firearms industry or collecting firearms
Good understanding of retail
Knowledge of computers
Background in current firearms models
Able to appraise and know the marketable value of used firearms
Great work ethic
Ability to multi-task
Local travel to purchase used firearms out of store
Constantly stand and/or walk during shift
Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
Constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
Constantly lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)
Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, step stools, etc.
Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools
Occasionally work in noisy environments

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent experience
2-4 years experience
Innovation in performing tasks and duties
Ability to choose from limited alternatives to resolve problems
Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments
Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices

Responsibilities

Evaluates and appraises used firearms, demonstrating knowledge of fair market values, professional negotiation skills, research, and firearms identification.
Controls used firearm inventory and aims for the highest percentage margin based on negotiated acquisition.
Initiates all 4473 forms with customers and conducts final checks of applicable company, state, and federal forms prior to firearm transfer.
Maintains inventory through daily buying and cultivating leads for potential gun collection purchases outside the store, including awareness of local auctions and estate sales.
Complies with all Local, State, and Federal firearms regulations as an employee of an ATF FFL licensed dealer.
Conducts monthly ATF compliance audits and company-required audits.
Merchandises used firearms and proactively arranges merchandise.
Partners with the Internet Specialist to recommend firearms for online posting that will achieve the highest potential margin and sell quickly.
Interacts and communicates with Regional Gun Library Managers and the corporate used firearm merchandising team.
Trains and educates Outfitters on acquiring and disposing of used firearms, current sales trends, policy and procedure updates, negotiation skills, and identifying used firearm values.
Participates in ongoing training including firearms and shooting product information, diverse shooting discipline awareness, systems training, compliance training, and selling skills/techniques.
Provides high-quality customer service on the sales floor, assists with customer phone calls, develops customer relationships, answers firearm questions, quotes prices, and handles customer issues using good judgment and logic.
Performs other duties as assigned.