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Forestry Products Specialist – Jackson, MS

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$70,932
Jackson, Mississippi
8 Days Ago

The Confidential Client is an entry-level, full-time role based at the company headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi. The specialist supports customers in selecting and using products related to forestry and natural resource professions, assists with marketing and website product content, and participates in trade shows. This position requires strong communication skills, a natural resource-related bachelor's degree, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude in a stable, customer-focused company.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Admin.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, in-person product specialist role supporting natural-resource and outdoor-profession customers. You will join a team of Product Specialists and be responsible for:

  • Assisting customers with product selection, product support, and usage training for forestry, wildlife, surveying, archaeology, arboriculture, geology, construction and related outdoor professions
  • Providing product support and technical guidance to other internal teams (customer service, marketing, e-commerce, purchasing, etc.)
  • Assisting with website product categorization and producing technical support materials
  • Contributing input on selection of new products and SKU-level decisions
  • Assisting in the production and proofing of marketing materials
  • Attending relevant conventions and trade shows; limited overnight travel may be required

Who You Are / Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a natural-resources related field (e.g., forestry, wildlife management, natural resources) — required
  • Previous work experience in a related field or demonstrated applied coursework/field experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer-facing skills and a service-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently; self-starter mentality
  • Valid driving record (for travel to events or field work as needed)
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to learn quickly and handle confidential information appropriately

Preferred / Nice to Have

  • Experience in product support, technical sales, or customer training
  • Familiarity with product cataloging or e-commerce platforms
  • Comfort presenting at trade shows or conferences
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

Work Location & Schedule

  • Location: In person at the Confidential Client headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi (Jackson, MS). This is NOT a remote role.
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with additional hours as needed.
  • Travel: Limited overnight travel for trade shows and conferences.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated salary: $70,932 per year (estimated figure from source)
  • Competitive benefits package including:
    • Paid holidays and paid personal time off
    • Profit-sharing retirement plan and profit-based bonuses
    • Medical, prescription, vision and dental benefits; telehealth options
    • Flexible spending account (FSA)
    • Student loan repayment assistance (SLRA) and education assistance programs
    • Employee discount on company products
    • Additional standard benefits and programs for employee well-being

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career natural-resources professional who enjoys hands-on product work, customer support, and a collaborative workplace. The Confidential Client is a stable, long-standing organization offering growth, on-the-job learning, and a benefits-rich compensation package.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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