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FT Department Head/Sporting Goods

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Farm & Home Supply

Taylorville, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

DEPARTMENT HEAD-SPORTING GOODS
Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor on
Duty Classification:
Non-Exempt / Hourly, Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
: To provide the best customer service and maximize sales through efficient execution of Company procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Must be at least 21 years old to sell Firearms & Ammunition. Illinois residents - must carry a valid Firearm Owners Identification [F.O.I.D.] card and Missouri/Iowa residents-must have a valid Driver's License. Help customers with special order requests; locate merchandise; and educate them in product knowledge. Present a positive and friendly attitude at all times and greet all customers. Verify proper product rotation and basic stockage of merchandise in multiple departments. Learn and retain information based on Farm & Home Supply's web-based employee site. Remove damaged merchandise as needed as well as review and correct outage overstocks to supply proper inventory. Follow company guidelines for department merchandising and set store ads and signage. Identify and display new items at designated locations with Management approval. Demonstrate strong merchandising presentation skills for in-aisles, end caps, and displays. Ensure a safe and clean work environment while following loss prevention and safety procedures. Attend job-related meetings as well as review the F&H Weekly Update. Professionally communicate with Customers, Management, and all store employees. Follow all applicable Company, local, state, and federal guidelines. Assist with price changes, markdowns, and labeling of merchandise. Operate cash registers and assist customers with carry out purchases. Able to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Maintain and control an organized stockroom area. Consistent attendance for regularly scheduled work shifts is required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
: Other duties and responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the business.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Must be at least 21 years old to sell Firearms & Ammunition. Illinois residents - must carry a valid Firearm Owners Identification [F.O.I.D.] card and Missouri/Iowa residents-must have a valid Driver's License. Minimum Age is 18 years old. Six months of previous retail experience is preferred but not required. Positive attitude with a passion for collaborating with Team Members who want to grow.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds occasionally engaging in assisted lifting over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Excellent Benefit Package:
Our Full-Time Team Members have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health and financial well-being by enrolling in medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, along with a 401(k)-retirement plan to help build for the future. A variety of additional supplemental benefits are also available, allowing you to tailor coverage to fit your individual needs. Team Members receive a competitive discount after the first 30 days of employment as well as several other exclusive retail perks.