At Academy Sports Outdoors, our Purpose is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoors. The Outdoor Enthusiast, through an enthusiasm for the field & stream business, is responsible for a premier customer experience in our outdoor categories. From the first fishing trip with dad to the avid hunter, this position provides knowledge and solutions to a diverse customer base. Through this important work, the Outdoor Enthusiast impacts customer satisfaction, store profitability, and Academy’s Purpose.

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO APPLY-

Experience:

• 4 years of personal experience with the outdoors hobbies, interests and skill sets; fishing and hunting experience preferred.
• hobbies, interests or skill sets or related work experience.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service orientation; an effective problem solver and communicator with customers and team members; is a plus.
• Passionate and well-versed in the variety of outdoors hobbies, interests and skill sets such as fishing, hunting, competitive shooting, and camping.
• Demonstrated ability to balance sales techniques with customer engagement to drive sales.
• Perform basic mathematical computations and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically delivers a premium customer experience for all who hunt, fish, camp or spend time in the great outdoors.
• Complete position certification and maintain knowledge of trends and products in outdoor industry.
• Drive sales through exceptional customer service skills, sales techniques and product knowledge to connect customers with the right products.
• Engage with and provide consultative support for all outdoor customers, from the expert fly fisherman to the family going on their first camping trip together.
• Trains Team Sports, Fishing and Hunting Team Members on new or special product specifications.
• Provides feedback to Manager, Store Director and Regional Merchant on product assortments and customer demand as requested.
• Process firearm sales in compliance with federal and state law, including properly completing ATF Form 4473 and conducting background checks.
• Required to complete Firearms Sales Certification training.
• Required to learn and follow company policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Duties may change and team members may be required to perform other duties or roles as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person