Orvis Job Wall 02.10.15 (Including Summer Jobs!)

The Orvis Home Office in Sunderland, VT

Welcome to the Orvis Job Wall, where we update you periodically on the opportunities to be a part of the Orvis team. If you read this blog regularly, you’re probably already aware of what a great place this is to work—from the beautiful office building nestled into the Green Mountains, to the onsite bass pond, to the opportunity to run into Tom Rosenbauer every day. (Of course, I get to sit right next to him.)

Click the job titles to see a complete job listing, as well as instructions for applying. Click here to see all available job openings. Scroll to bottom of the page for summer internships and jobs at our Orvis-endorsed partners.

Product Development Specialist – Fly Reels
The Product Development Specialist will be responsible for the development, growth, and profit of key the Orvis fly fishing sub categories of Reels, Packs and Luggage for retail, catalog, web, and wholesale at Orvis. Additionally this individual will be fully engaged in the Manufacturing process of reels both domestically and internationally. This individual will have an excellent background, knowledge and experience of the outdoor market with solid experience in freshwater and saltwater fly fishing.

Retail Fishing Manager in 3 Locations (Scottsdale, AZ; Leawood, KS; and Nashville, TN)
The Orvis Retail Fishing Manager is a retail professional role model in attitude and appearance who drives sales and profit growth by providing a world-class shopping experience to all Orvis customers. The Fishing Manager assists the Store Manager in all management duties of the retail store, completes assignments delegated by the Store Manager, and is responsible for the daily operations of the fly-fishing department including coaching and training other store associates to be confident in selling fishing and outdoor products.

We are looking for managers who can establish, maintain, and promote Sporting Tradition activities that enhance our reputation in the marketplace as well as introduce new customers to this lifestyle through fly-fishing schools, casting clinics, and seminars. The successful Fishing Manager has experience developing relationships with local fly-fishing organizations, conservation groups, Orvis Endorsed Operations, and other partners that can increase customer traffic and the use of Orvis products.

Orvis Gun Department Manager
The Gun Department Manager is tasked with providing all potential gun buyers, service customers, or Store/Pro Shop patrons with an industry-best customer service experience.  The Gun Department Manager should have a fluent understanding of fine guns, gun values, wingshooting, and shooting industry trends.  This person must strive to create a markedly positive experience for customers from initial contact, and instill in customers a strong sense of personal care and clear communication.  This person must have excellent interpersonal skills whether in-person, on phone, or via email.  He or she must be well organized, and must maintain an impeccable work ethic.  The Gun Department Manager should be a driven, trustworthy, and personable salesperson who is committed to cultivating an experience synonymous with the Orvis brand.  The overarching goal of the Gun Department Manager should be to make lifelong customers through each customer contact.

Orvis-Endorsed Operations Job Openings

Wyoming: Seasonal Fishing Guide – Brush Creek Ranch
Montana: Assistant Lodge Manager – Madison Valley Ranch
New Mexico: Lodge Manager – Vermejo Park Ranch

(Check this page frequently for new job openings.)

Summer Internships

Social Media Intern
Conservation Intern