Department Manager - Sporting Goods/Firearms - Aberdeen, SD

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager - Sporting Goods/Firearms. The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising and sales within his or her assigned department. Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend. Extensive knowledge and understanding of sporting goods, including firearms and FFL regulations involved with firearms sales is required.

Pay range: $16.00-$20.00 depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products.
2. Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
3. Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
4. Assist customers with purchases.
5. Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information.
6. Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
7. Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.
8. Accurately document all acquisitions and dispositions of firearms at the retail location
9. Maintain the bound book and any electronic versions of the A&D Log
10. Properly complete all documentation associated with FFL transfers including shipping and receiving of firearms
11. Perform regular firearm inventories
12. Maintain records in an audit ready state
13. Order necessary supplies such as pamphlets, signage, forms, locks, etc.
14. Daily paperwork review and compliance
15. Special ordering of firearms for customer requests
16. Handles all firearm returns for repairs
17. Assist with the training of local sporting goods employees
18. Be the store resource on compliance and firearms procedures
19. Any and all other duties as assigned by manager
20. Knowledge of sporting goods, especially firearms and FFL requirements associated with the sale of firearms is strongly preferred.

 OTHER DUTIES

 Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. Ability to work an irregular work schedule
2. Excellent customer service skills required
3. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
4. Long periods of standing
5. Frequent bending and twisting

 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma preferred
2. Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

1. Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer                                            Calculator                             Cash register-scanner

Telephone                                           Fax                                      Copy Machine

Computer software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function.  Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Salary : $16 - $20