SALES MANAGER

Norbury Park Estate, Norbury, Stafford

Norbury Park is seeking a full time Sales Manager to develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for squirrel traps and other associated products from the Estate. Backed by an industry leading team in innovative woodland management and pest control the manager is to drive rapid growth in sales to other estates, woodland owners, managers and gamekeepers.

The role will involve dealing with customer, suppliers, contractors and the wider Estate team and will require regular travel off-site. Working for the owner of the estate, reporting to the Head Forester.

Norbury Park is a privately owned estate in rural west Staffordshire, situated between Newport, Eccleshall and Stafford. Mainly known for our pioneering work in woodland innovation and climate research through the BIFoR FACE project, we have also been developing a new squirrel trap to increase the efficiency of squirrel control. Known as Gurantree, this trap is now being manufactured and is ready to be launched to the market.

Skills and Experience Required
- Understanding and experience of rural industries such as forestry, farming and gamekeeping
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Open and positive attitude
- Ability to fit into and enhance a small, friendly team
- Organised and diligent approach to tasks and record keeping
- Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage own workload
- Self-starting, with a willingness to engage with a wide range of people and settings
- Proficient in use of MS Office and digital communications

Desirable
- Sales and marketing experience
- Understanding and experience of forestry grant systems

Package
- Salary and holidays: competitive, according to qualifications and experience
- Hours: applications for flexible working hours will be considered
- Mileage allowance for use of own vehicle for site visits
- Pension: People’s Pension contributory scheme

To apply or for further information please send a C.V and covering letter to Alex Malkin, Head Forester Norbury Park Estate - Email: alex.malkin@norburypark.co.uk