Operations Manager - West Jordan, United States - Sportsman's Warehouse

Description

In-depth knowledge of guns is required.

Purpose of Position:

The Used Gun Manager will oversee the purchasing of used and select surplus firearms for store locations. They will facilitate proper training and ensure established operational procedures are followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• With assistance from the Divisional Merchandise Manager, develop and implement business rules, processes, and metrics for the used gun processes for the company
• Manage daily operations to meet sales, margin, turns, and inventory goals
• Oversee inventory and provide planning to manage aged inventory though marketing and promotion
• Ensure competitive and profitable pricing by recommending pricing adjustments for used firearms to the Divisional Merchandise Manager
• Ensure the buying and selling process of used firearms meets all ATF Compliance requirements
• Ensure all locations meet second hand dealer reporting and waiting period requirements
• Assist in development of Used Gun Process improvements including reporting and cost efficiencies
• Identify current and future firearm trends to ensure current inventory is relevant to consumer needs
• Support the stores during optimal store business hours by phone and email as required for maximum effectiveness
• Ensure used gun inventory is delivering products and services that meet or exceed the company's quality metrics
• Develop training program for store personnel to learn how to appraise and purchase used firearms
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Excellent technical understanding of a wide range of firearms as well as common repairs and modifications.

· Solid knowledge of the used guns security policy and procedures.

· Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strategic vision and the ability to think on an enterprise level.

· Proven leadership ability to set the vision for the Used Gun Program.

· Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

· Must be able to possess firearms and pass background check as part of ongoing duties.

Education/Experience:

· A Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study; or

· A minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing used firearms with commensurate experience in retail firearm sales is required; or

· An appropriate combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position is considered sedentary and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, and stoop/kneel to handle computer equipment

· The employee may be required to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity at 20 inches or less due to computer work

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience a moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)

Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel Up to 25% for onsite visits of stores and other acquisition duties as assigned

Sportsman's Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.