Used Firearms Team Lead - Full Time

Bass Pro Shops•Victor, NY

2d•$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 position involves initiating all 4473 forms, conducting final checks of company, state, and federal forms before firearm transfers, and fostering a customer-satisfaction selling culture to achieve monthly sales goals and maximize profit through pre-owned firearms transactions. The role requires a strong understanding of fair market values, negotiation skills, and firearms identification knowledge.

Requirements

Must possess a valid New York State Pistol Permit at the time of application.
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 multitask.
Local travel to purchase used firearms out of store.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and appraises used firearms, demonstrating knowledge of fair market values, professional negotiation skills, research, and firearms identification.
Manages used firearm inventory to achieve the highest possible profit margin based on negotiated acquisition.
Initiates all 4473 forms with customers and conducts final checks of all applicable company, state, and federal forms prior to firearm transfer.
Maintains inventory through daily buying and cultivating leads for potential gun collections outside the store, staying aware of local auctions, estate sales, and other supply avenues.
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 and assists with customer phone calls, building customer relationships by answering questions about firearms, quoting prices, and handling customer issues with good judgment and logic.
Performs other duties as assigned.