Gun Buyer- Hunting/Fishing Store at L.L.Bean in Freeport, ME

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Our Hunting and Fishing retail store located in Freeport, Maine is currently seeking a full-time, year-round Gun Buyer to join the team.

Position Purpose: Buys, sells, trades and determines the market value of a wide variety of new, used, antique, collectable and fine firearms within established guidelines. Seeks out and maximizes used gun business opportunities. Supports the growth of the business and works to maximize sales volume.

Responsibilities:

• Buys, sells, trades and determines the market value of a wide variety of new, used, antique, collectable and fine firearms within established guidelines.

• Seeks out and maximizes used gun business opportunities.

• Leads the department and sets the example for product knowledge and customer service.

• Values and works collaboratively and respectfully  across a variety of differences among team members and customers.

  Insures L.L.Bean merchandising standards are adhered to and executed accurately.

• Works to achieve sales and profitability goals through the training and development of department reps.

• Restocks merchandise to ensure the department and merchandise displays are organized and fully stocked.

• Is instrumental in the look, feel, cleanliness and organization of the gun department.

• Works to develop fine gun business clientele.

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level: Vocational/Technical Degree
Years of Experience: 1+

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge in firearms history and appraising firearms.

• Ensures BATF compliance and asset protection through training and development of staff.

• Extensive knowledge and field experience for a wide range of firearms, scopes, optics as well as big and small game hunting experience.

• Customer service oriented team player with the ability to pay close attention to detail

•   Demonstrated capacity for collaborative work in a retail environment, is adept at serving customers and teams from a variety of backgrounds

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

• Advanced firearm handling knowledge

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you!   At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us.  We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.