Firearms Store Jobs in Atchison, KS (NOW HIRING)

ALL APPLICANTS TENTATIVELY SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. IN ADDITION, EACH APPLICANT WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A FAVORABLE BACKGROUND CHECK.
As a Customer Experience Specialist in Firearms/Sporting Goods, you are responsible for ensuring an exceptional guest experience in the Firearms/Sporting Goods departments. You will support a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensure an extraordinary shopping experience for our customers. You'll know which products will meet customer's needs and stay up to date on product knowledge. You will organize and maintain firearms in all locations within the store to include the Firearms Counter and Firearms Vault. You will ensure that 4473 forms are completed thoroughly and accurately as well receive incoming firearms using logbooks and electronic systems. With your knowledge and helpful suggestions, customers will continue to shop the Exchange.
We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You'll also have access to the base and its facilities and status as an employee of the Exchange.
So what can you expect as a Customer Experience Associate - Firearms/Sporting Goods at the Exchange?

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the Firearms counter/Sporting Goods department area to let them know you'll be right with them
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific needs of the customer
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!
Job Qualifications

• MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD
• Previous experience with Inventory Control procedures preferred
• Prior knowledge and experience with firearms preferred
• Understanding of ATF laws and regulations
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

Additional Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• 12 months retail experience preferred

Job Qualifications
Completion of high school or the equivalent. Retail experience. Demonstrated willingness and potential for additional responsibility.
If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.
Major Duties
Provides high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service. Greets each customer upon contact, assesses their needs, suggests alternative options, and provides solution resolution. Keeps their needs foremost and creates a welcoming environment.
Operates a cash register or other sales related equipment to enter new accounts, sales related equipment, sales transactions, refunds, or other related transactions. Verifies and accepts multiple tenders for payment and makes change with accuracy and zero variance tolerance.
Provides specialty product knowledge and superior sales skills to serve the customer. Builds an engaging and productive trust relationship with the customer in order to deliver a personalized shopping experience.
Maintains program compliance with regards to safety/security/service procedures in all aspects of recordkeeping, inventory, storage/display, and sales.
Maintains documentation requirements for specialized area (such as license, registration, stamps, etc.)
Actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card to customers in order to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Our Focus
We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen, and their families.
Who We Are
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as "the Exchange," is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.