Forestry/Outdoor Products Specialist

The Forestry/Outdoor Products Specialist will handle a variety of responsibilities for Forestry Suppliers, Inc., including:

• Assisting customers with product selection and product support and usage training for forestry and other outdoor/natural resource professions

• Customer support related to activities on website

• Attend conventions/trade shows related to forestry and other outdoor professions

• Provide input regarding the selection of new products

• Assisting in the production and proofing of marketing materials

• Support other departments with product support knowledge: Special Orders, Customer Service, Telephone Sales, Retail Counter Sales, Creative, Receiving, Internet/IT

We are seeking an applicant who exhibits:

• Integrity of the highest degree

• A utility player mentality who is enthusiastic about learning new skills and generating innovative solutions to solve work challenges and identify opportunities

• A confident, friendly, positive attitude that shows everything you do as a welcome opportunity to learn more about Forestry Suppliers, Inc.

• An ability to treat confidential material appropriately

• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize effectively

• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Desired Skills and Expertise

• Natural resource-related bachelor’s degree (such as forestry, wildlife management, natural resources) and work experience

• Excellent verbal, personal, and computer skills

• Ability to work with a group

• Self-starter and capable of working well alone

• Excellent driving record

• Excellent office and clerical skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software

The position is located in Jackson, Mississippi. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Competitive salary with excellent benefits with a long-time stable company.

• No phone calls, please.

• Note: we do not offer relocation packages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Forestry Suppliers Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
When Jim Craig started this company in 1949, customer packages wrapped for Parcel Post were loaded on a Red Wagon and pulled to a nearby post office. Today, Forestry Suppliers, Inc. is a direct-mail supplier for natural resource professionals worldwide.

Our annual catalog and website feature over 12,000 quality products for forestry, environmental science, surveying, engineering, horticulture, grounds maintenance, educational professionals, and more.

And our Red Wagon service continues with product support services including technical support before and after any sale, a bilingual sales staff, experienced customer service representatives, a knowledgeable bid and contract department, and an in-house repair service, all of which reinforce our guarantee of 100% satisfaction.

Forestry Suppliers, Inc. is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.