Used Firearms Sales Lead

Bass Pro Shops • Grand Prairie, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead operates a business within a business, responsible for the daily operations of the used firearms business. This includes buying, selling, and providing firearms customer service. The position initiates all 4473 forms with customers and conducts final checks of applicable company, state, and federal forms before firearm transfers. The Team Lead focuses on creating a fair-trade environment with a customer-satisfaction selling culture, aiming to reach monthly sales goals for maximum profit through buying, selling, and trading pre-owned firearms.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience.
• 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 and knowledge of computers.
• Background in current firearms models.
• Able to appraise and know the marketable value of used firearms.
• Must have a great work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Local travel to purchase used firearms out of store.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and appraises used firearms, exhibiting knowledge of fair market values, professional negotiation skills, research, and firearms identification knowledge.
• Controls used firearm inventory and must obtain 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, as well as 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 is proactive in the arrangement of merchandise.
• Partners with the Internet Specialist, recommending 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 providing resources for 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 and assists with customer phone calls, developing relationships by answering questions about firearms, quoting prices, and handling customer issues with good judgment and logic.
• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.
• Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.
• Makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k 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