Outdoor Enthusiast

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Longview, TX
Outdoor Enthusiast Location Longview, TX :

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.

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience:  4+ years of personal experience with the outdoors hobbies, interests and skill sets; fishing and hunting experience preferred.  At least one (1) year of sales experience with products related to outdoor 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; bilingual 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.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:  Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays based on business needs.  Constantly stand, walk, reach, handle, use repetitive motions (hand/wrist/fingers), feel and lift up to 20 pounds.  Frequently stoop, crouch, use fingers, grasp, push, pull, talk, hear and lift up to 21 to 40 pounds.  Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and lift 41 to 60 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Posted 2025-10-19

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