Marine Sales Associate
About the job
- High school education or equivalent experience.
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and make change for customers.
- Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and other associates.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, and customers.
- Ability to operate a computerized point-of-sale register system.
- Ability to stand and/or walk during the shift.
- Ability to occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and similar structures.
- Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
- Ability to occasionally repeat motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Ability to occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Ability to occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Ability to perform light work, including constantly moving objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally moving or lifting objects up to 100 pounds or more with team lifting as needed.
- Ability to occasionally work in tight and confined spaces and noisy environments.
- Greet and acknowledge customers promptly and in a friendly manner, and provide information, assistance, and direction.
- Support a strong commitment to customer service and ensure a pleasant, productive shopping experience for customers.
- Demonstrate products to customers.
- Replenish and restock products on shelves in accordance with merchandising guidelines.
- Maintain product expertise through ongoing product knowledge training.
- Stay informed about advertised sales and maintain pricing and signage.
- Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
- Keep the work area clean, neat, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Identify and evaluate customers' needs, make product recommendations based on that analysis, and promote programs including CLUB Membership, VOC, and in-store pickup to assist customers with buying decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform tasks under general supervision using established procedures and innovation; choose from limited alternatives to resolve problems and make recommendations about work procedures, policies, and practices.
About the company
Bass Pro Shops designs and runs destination outdoor retailers that sell fishing tackle, hunting gear, camping equipment, boats, and related outdoor goods. Its products and services include a wide catalog and in-store experiences, including full-scale “Outdoor World” retail locations and the Tracker Boat line (boats with motors and trailers) sold as complete packages. The company grew from a small tackle shop into a nationwide retailer through catalogs and immersive stores, and expanded its footprint by acquiring rival Cabela’s, nearly doubling its physical presence. Unlike some mass retailers, Bass Pro Shops emphasizes an experiential shopping environment and outdoor lifestyle branding tied to hands-on gear and boating. Its goal is to be the leading destination for outdoor enthusiasts in North America, making outdoor recreation accessible and enjoyable while growing its retail network and brand presence.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri
Founded
1972
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 1, 2026 holiday hiring signals Bass Pro expects strong seasonal traffic.
- College Station adds a 100,000-square-foot store expected to open in 2028.
- Bass Pro says it still has 183 North American locations and expanding Texas density.
What critics are saying
- BPS Direct faces the September 2026 Induction Devices contactless-payment infringement case in Texas federal court.
- The Third Circuit wiretapping ruling keeps Bass Pro exposed to website privacy claims.
- East Memphis closes September 26, 2026, signaling weaker locations and lease-driven rationalization pressure.
What makes Bass Pro Shops unique
- 2026 College Station and Sayreville plans showcase Bass Pro’s destination-retail theater.
- Johnny Morris pairs retail, conservation, and White River Marine into a lifestyle ecosystem.
- The 10% Legendary Salute discount builds loyalty with veterans, police, firefighters, and wildlife employees.
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Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Bass Pro Cares Fund
Discounts on retail merchandise
Voluntary benefits
Health Insurance
Paid sick time
Medical
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401k Retirement Savings
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
11%1 year growth
11%2 year growth
11%Bass Pro Shops hosting two-day hiring event in Little Rock. Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock is looking to hire 30 employees as the retailer prepares for the holiday shopping season and the return of Santa's Wonderland. The store will particip...
Bass Pro seeking 80 local employees for holiday shopping season. Posted 10/5/26 National hiring event set for Oct. 7-8 in Springfield, Branson. This item is for subscribers only. Access exclusive local business news and insights Annual and monthly subscriptions available Having trouble logging in to your subscription?
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's to host National Hiring Event ahead of the holiday season. Annual event happening Oct. 7-8 offers opportunities at all retail locations, competitive wages and industry-leading benefits for those ready to share their passion for the outdoors and help create happy memories this holiday season Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, North America's premier outdoor retail and conservation company, is preparing for the holiday shopping season and the return of its popular Santa's Wonderland experience by hosting a National Hiring Event on Oct. 7 and 8. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's retail locations throughout the United States and Canada will conduct on-site interviews for local retail positions, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Friendly individuals who want to join one of "America's Most Admired Workplaces" and share their passion for the outdoors by providing genuine friendly, expert service to customers are encouraged to apply in advance by visiting basspro.com/careers. Walk-in interviews also are available. Candidates for most available positions must be at least 18 years old. Industry-leading benefits and discounts Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's offers some of the most generous and attractive benefits anywhere in the retail industry. These include: * Merchandise discounts of up to 50 percent off * Competitive wages, holiday and vacation pay * Health, dental and life insurance programs for eligible team members About Bass Pro Shops:Bass Pro Shops, North America's premier outdoor and conservation company, was founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris started selling tackle out of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri. That was the company's sole location for the first 13 years, and it has since grown to nearly 200 retail locations throughout North America. Today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops united with Cabela's to create a "best-of-the-best" experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America's Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Newsweek as "America's Best Outdoor Retailer" for four consecutive years and "America's Most Trusted Retailer for Outdoor Gear."
Rochester area's first Bass Pro Shops store now hiring. Construction work is underway on the new Bass Pro Shops store at Eastview Mall in Victor, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo by John Washnis/WHAM)
Bass Pro Shops hiring 150 workers for new Victor store. Thu, September 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM Updated Thu, September 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM An undated rendering of the Bass Pro Shops being built at Eastview Mall in Victor. The store is expected to open in 2026. (Provided photo) Ask 13 WHAM anything When will Bass Pro Shops hold its hiring event in Victor? What features will the Victor Bass Pro Shops store include? Why is Bass Pro Shops opening in the former Lord & Taylor space? Victor, N.Y. - Bass Pro Shops is looking to hire 150 employees ahead of the opening of its new location at Eastview Mall later this year. The outdoor retailer will hold a two-day hiring event Sept. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the new store. Bass Pro Shops is looking for full- and part-time employees, which the company calls "Outfitters," across all departments. Those interested are encouraged to apply online in advance by clicking here and selecting the Victor location. Applicants can then attend the hiring event, where interviews will be conducted on-site. The company says benefits for eligible employees include merchandise discounts of up to 50%, competitive wages, holiday and vacation pay, and health, dental and life insurance. Construction on the store remains underway in the 90,000-square-foot former Lord & Taylor space, which has been vacant since 2021. Bass Pro Shops says a grand opening date will be announced soon. The Victor store will offer fishing and hunting products, along with equipment and clothing for hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, wildlife viewing and other outdoor activities. The location is also expected to feature aquariums, wildlife dioramas and seasonal experiences. SPONSORED CONTENT MORE TO EXPLORE