Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch
Joshua, Texas
Full-Time | Salary + Performance Bonuses & Benefits
About Us
Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch is one of Texas' premier shotgun shooting destinations. We are passionate about clay target sports, customer service, and providing exceptional retail experience for shooters of every level.
We're looking for a knowledgeable, motivated individual who would like to work in the firearms and accessories market.
Looking for someone that may have experience with firearms and or enjoys buying and merchandising inventory and understand online firearm sales.
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for purchasing inventory, receiving shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and managing our online firearm and retail listings.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, understands the shotgun market, has experience working with firearm distributors, and enjoys helping customers both online and in person.
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Primary Responsibilities
Inventory Purchasing
· Purchase firearms, ammunition, accessories, apparel, and shooting products
· Maintain proper inventory levels while maximizing inventory turns
· Build relationships with manufacturers and distributors
· Analyze sales trends to make purchasing decisions
· Negotiate pricing and special buys when available
Receiving & Inventory Management
· Receive and verify incoming shipments
· Maintain inventory accuracy
· Process transfers and special orders
· Perform routine inventory counts
· Keep the warehouse and stockroom organized
Online Sales & Marketing
· Create attractive online listings for firearms and accessories
· Photograph products for online sales
· Write detailed product descriptions
· Manage GunBroker, GunsInternational and other website listings
· Respond to online customer inquiries
· Coordinate shipping and FFL transfers
Customer Experience
· Assist customers in selecting firearms and shooting accessories
· Recommend products based on customer needs
· Help maintain an attractive showroom
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Qualifications
We're looking for someone who has:
· Strong knowledge of shotguns and clay target sports
· Firearms retail experience preferred
· Experience with inventory purchasing and ordering
· Experience listing products online
· Excellent computer skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Self-motivated and dependable
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to lift 40 pounds
Preferred Experience:
· GunBroker, GunsInternational and Guns.com
· POS and inventory management systems
· Firearms receiving and transfers
· Purchasing from major distributors
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What Success Looks Like
Within the first year you'll:
· Maintain exceptional inventory accuracy
· Increase online firearm sales
· Improve inventory turns
· Keep high-demand products in stock
· Develop strong vendor relationships
· Help grow Defender Outdoors' online presence
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Why You'll Love Working Here
If you're passionate about shotguns, sporting clays, hunting, and the firearms industry, this is an opportunity to build a career in an environment where your knowledge and ideas matter. You'll work alongside a team that loves the shooting sports and is committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.
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Compensation:
Position is Full-Time.
Benefits are available to full-time employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm?
- Do you have adequate transportation?
- Do you have experience in purchasing and inventory management/reconciliation? If yes, please explain.
- Do you have experience with firearms or firearm sales? Please explain.
- In this role, you'll often balance customer needs, phone calls, and unexpected requests. How do you stay organized and maintain quality and efficiency while handling multiple responsibilities?
Ability to Commute:
- Joshua, TX 76058 (Required)
Work Location: In person
