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Cabela's Careers & Info

Current CEO: Thomas L. Millner

Status: Active

Cabela’s operates one of the nation''s largest chains of sporting goods and outdoors stores. The company operates stores throughout the U.S. and in select Canadian markets. Cabela’s also operates a handful of distribution centers nationwide. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska. Cabela''s employs sales associates, department leads, customer service staff and managers in all retail locations. Warehouse personnel are employed at all distribution centers.

Sales associates and customer service staff at Cabela’s are responsible for assisting customers with purchases. Customer service staff handles cashiering duties. Sales associates generally work in set departments and may occasionally cover cashiering duties. Sales associates are required to greet all customers who enter their departments. They must be able to answer customer questions about merchandise. Sales associates are expected to offer recommendations to interested customers. Talented sales associates may be offered promotions into department lead positions.

Department leads working at Cabela’s are responsible for the oversight of their department. They must have specialized knowledge in the area in which they work. Department leads serve as department managers. They may be required to make decisions in the absence of store management staff. Leads assist sales associates and provide product-related training. They are also responsible for overseeing merchandising in their department. They assure that all displays are stocked.

Motivated store managers with a passion for sporting goods can develop lucrative Cabela’s careers. Store managers are responsible for the training and supervision of all store employees. They provide general oversight and complete stock and inventory tasks. Store managers are also responsible for training assistance managers. They delegate duties to assistant managers and department leads. Store managers are responsible for promoting the Cabela’s culture in their individual locations. They are expected to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Warehouse personnel employed at Cabela’s distribution centers perform inventory control and prepare shipments. They pack merchandise according to orders sent through the company''s ordering system. Some warehouse personnel may be required to handle inquiries about shipment dates. They provide information to store managers about any backorders or out-of-stock merchandise. All distribution centers are overseen by a general manager and several assistant managers.

Eligible full-time employees are offered a Cabela’s benefits package in addition to their base pay. Qualified employees receive medical and dental insurance and accrue paid time off. Part-time employees can generally buy into the company''s medical insurance plan at a reduced rate. All employees receive a company-wide merchandise discount.

What jobs pay the most at Cabela's?

Senior Merchandise Manager is the highest paying job at Cabela's at $88,000 annually.