Used Firearms Team Lead - Full Time

Bass Pro Shops•Clifton Park, NY

4d•$20 - $23•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 customer service related to firearms. The role involves initiating all 4473 forms, conducting final checks of company, state, and federal forms before firearm transfers, and fostering a fair-trade environment focused on customer satisfaction and sales goals to maximize profit through pre-owned firearms transactions. The position requires a valid NY State Pistol Permit.

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
Must have a great work ethic
Ability to multi-task
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
2-4 years experience
Valid NY State Pistol Permit

Nice To Haves

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 aims to 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, 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 questions about firearms, quotes prices, and handles customer issues using good judgment and logic.
Performs other duties as assigned.