We are recruiting!

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Opening in 2006 R & B Sporting is now firmly established as a leading and well-loved gun shop serving the Midlands and South Wales. Following the recent expansion of the Ross-on-Wye premises and an extended period of growth, the company is looking to recruit two new members of staff. A full time Sales Manager and a part time Sales Assistant.

Full-time Sales Manager

We are looking for a new full-time senior member of the sales team at R&B Sporting to assist with the continued growth of the company.

The successful candidate will have a working, up to date knowledge of the shooting and hunting industries and products; be personable and confident in selling firearms, clothing and footwear at all levels. You will also be IT literate with excellent attention to detail.

You should be well presented with an excellent telephone manner and happy to work as part of a team. A valid shotgun or firearms certificate holder would be preferable but is not essential.

The role will involve working Monday to Friday as well as some Saturdays in the shop as well as attendance at events such as Game Fairs and Open Weekends.

Experience in a retail environment would be desirable but not essential, as full training will be given. Access to your own transport is essential.

It is an exciting time of growth at R&B Sporting, and there is the opportunity to make this position your own depending on your particular skill set or experience. If you have the passion, skills and ideas to help to take us forward we would be delighted to hear from you!

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, covering letter and salary expectations to: clare@rbsporting.co.uk by 10th March 2020.

Part Time Sales Assistant – Saturdays

We are looking for a confident, friendly sales assistant to work Saturdays in the shop and potentially further ad hoc days depending on availability.

This is a customer facing role and would be ideal for someone with an up to date knowledge of shooting sports and hunting. Experience working in a retail environment is desirable but not required as full training will be given. It is a practical role with some lifting required.

Duties would include but are not limited to:

 Greeting customers who enter the shop.
 Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
 Packing and unpacking deliveries
 Labelling stock, re-stocking shelves and displays
 Answering queries from customers in the shop and over the telephone
 Giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers
 Taking payments and operating the till
 Helping to keep the shop tidy and clean
 Taking pictures of guns, rifles and clothing
 Uploading product information to websites

Over 18s only

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: clare@rbsporting.co.uk by 10th March 2020.

4 Responses

  1. William John Jackson Ellis
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    Hi All at R and B Sporting.
    I have recently moved to Leominster so I am about 40 mins away from you. When my marriage failed way back in 2009 I sold my guns to you. I have recently remarried and I have relocated to Leominster.
    I am 63 years old but I do not wish to retire!
    I have shot just about everything most folks shoot in the UK, from .17 to .458 Winchester Mag. My favourite is 308/7.62..
    I do not have a firearms licence. However If I am successful in my job application I would seriously consider becoming a registered firearms dealer.
    Many years ago I did work for six months in a gun shop with sales and gunsmithing. It was GLA Country Sports. Proprietor Nigel Hart.
    I also have an interest in shot gun cartridge non toxic shot. I believe the English market is ready for an alternative.
    Kind regards
    Bill Ellis.

  2. Bill Ellis
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    Hello Again at R & B Sporting,
    I am wondering with all that has gone on with the successive lockdowns, and Brexit. Are there any vacancies? I wrote to you on the 17th of Feb., 2020. Alas, I was unsuccessful.
    However, I have been looking into the way the markets are changing.
    I am flexible in work, and yes I am now 65.
    I can do part time.
    So, please put me on your list, when your shop reopens to the public.
    Stay safe,
    Kind regards
    Bill Ellis.

    • RBSporting
      | Reply

      Hi Bill – thanks for reaching out to us again. We have no vacancies currently but will be in touch if anything changes. R&B

      • Bill Ellis
        | Reply

        Hello RBSporting,
        Just to say I have now retired.
        Kind regards
        Bill Ellis

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