Hunting/Fishing Department Manager

Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors is seeking a Hunting/Fishing Department Manager for their Bozeman, MT store. The role involves leading the team to meet sales goals, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining department standards. Candidates should have over 2 years of managerial and hunting/fishing experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of firearms and regulations. This is a full-time, in-person position with competitive pay and benefits.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to lead the guns, archery, and fishing department in our Bozeman store as the Hunting & Fishing Department Manager. The ideal candidate is seasoned and passionate about all things hunting and fishing. The Department Manager will be responsible for leading their team to meet sales goals, uphold company standards, and provide exceptional customer service. In addition to working with the best brands in the industry, you'll have access to special employee-only pricing and exclusive vendor deals!

Key Responsibilities
• Motivate and drive staff to meet sales goals and increase store profit
• Effectively schedule staff to meet business needs while controlling payroll costs
• Create, Maintain and build strong customer relations
• Identify customers' needs and make appropriate product recommendations
• Educate customers about proper equipment maintenance and use
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of trends and emerging technologies relating to the industry
• Up-keep visual presentation standards and department maintenance (e.g., in-store signage, merchandise recovery, restocking)
• Set and uphold company standards by way of example and coaching

Qualifications

Required
• +2 years of strong managerial experience
• +2 years working in the Hunting & Fishing department
• Extensive experience and knowledge about guns (e.g., makes and models of firearms and scopes, understanding the concepts and practices for hunting and related activities)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Montana's hunting and fishing regulations
• Must be 21 years or older and legally able to own and possess a firearm.
• Fly fishing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized and proactive work ethic
• Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly and effectively
• Comfortable approaching and talking to customers
• Problem-solving and logical decision-making mentality
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull, and carry items for a short distance
• Able to lift +20 lbs

Helpful
• Retail experience
• Customer service experience

We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to grow with the company. If you have a passion for the hunting and firearm industry and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Job on location

Full -Time, 40 Hours Per Week, Benefits Available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person