Job Description:
The Outdoor Products Specialist will join a team of Product Specialists who handle a variety of responsibilities including:
- Assisting customers with product selection and product support and usage training for outdoor and natural resource professions, as well as archaeology, arborist, geology, surveying and construction, and more.
- Attend conventions and trade shows related to natural resource and other outdoor professions
- Provide input regarding the selection of new products
- Assisting in the production and proofing of marketing materials
- Provide other internal departments with product support knowledge as needed
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 PERSON at the company headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, and involves limited overnight travel. This is NOT a remote position. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, plus additional hours as needed. Competitive salary with excellent benefits with a long-time stable company.
If you're looking for your forever career home, we think you'll like our down-to-earth atmosphere and our excellent benefits, including:
- Paid holidays (8), including two days at both Thanksgiving and at Christmas
- Paid personal time off
- Profit-sharing retirement plan
- Profit-based bonuses
- Medical and prescription drug benefits with low premiums for individuals and families
- Telehealth medical benefits
- Flex savings account (FSA)
- Vision and dental benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance (SLRA) program
- Education assistance program for employee dependents
- Employee discount when purchasing products
- And more
Meet Kelly Collum, our seasoned Professional Recruiter at Staffers since January 2000. However, she has been in the industry over 32 years alongside our President, Beth Henry. Kelly thrives on making a meaningful impact on people's lives. When not matching talent with opportunity, Kelly enjoys Spinning and has been a Reformer Pilates instructor for 27 years. In her downtime, she cherishes moments with her husband, adult children, and adorable first granddaughter. Kelly's favorite escapes? The beach and tropical islands, where relaxation meets adventure. At Staffers, Kelly finds immense reward in helping individuals secure a better future—it's truly life-changing!
