What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Store Manager - Purchasing Focus position at Youngsville Gun Range?
We’re looking for a results-driven Buyer / Assistant Manager to join our team!
This hybrid role (roughly 2/3 Buyer, 1/3 Assistant Manager) is perfect for someone who loves the challenge of sourcing quality inventory, negotiating with vendors, analyzing trends, and also stepping up to lead and support a busy retail team.
Key Responsibilities:
Buying & Inventory:
- Purchase inventory at competitive prices
- Forecast trends and customer demand
- Develop product assortments and manage vendor relationships
- Monitor sales, margins, and inventory flow
- Evaluate trades and resale items for store inventory
Leadership & Assistant Management:
- Support day-to-day store operations
- Handle customer service and team leadership
- Address staff issues professionally
- Assist with sales goals, training, and scheduling
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; college degree or 3 years retail buying/management preferred
- Retail or firearms/outdoor industry experience a plus
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Knowledge of inventory systems and basic computing (MS Office, POS tools)
- Comfortable making data-driven decisions
- Must pass a clean background check
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Employee discounts
- Career growth potential
- Work with a fun, passionate team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in an industry where compliance with strict laws or regulations was a key part of your role? If so, how did you ensure you stayed compliant while still delivering great service or results?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Youngsville, NC 27596 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Youngsville, NC 27596: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21