pro staff requirements

[James Staten]

i am curious as to what it take tobecome part of the staff. i noticed on the avery page you can sign up for a pro staff position but what exactly does it take? thanks guys.

river reaper

[JEDJR]

Being an Avery Pro-Staffer takes a real dedication of time and energy. It is not all free hunts and free stuff. As a matter of fact "free" is not a word that I would associate with the program. "Earn" would be more appropriate. The Avery Pro-Staff is an integral part of the company's dealer support network: one that will become an industry model and only the most qualified and focused people are asked to join. I am pleased to be responsible for managing this great group of people and am glad to see the spirit of the program reflected in the answers on this thread by Avery Pro-Staffers. I have pasted below the text from the upcoming Avery Website about Avery Pro-Staffers and the program.

About the Avery Pro-Staff

The Avery® Pro-Staff is a group of some of the nation’s most highly skilled waterfowl hunters who have agreed to give up some of their precious time to help spread the word about Avery® and Greenhead Gear®. This “super group” has been assembled with one major goal which is to assist our dealers with sales and service of Avery® and Greenhead Gear® products.

In today’s high-tech hunting market, many of our dealers find it next to impossible to keep full staffs of employees trained to sell all of the new products that are offered each season by a multitude of manufacturers. The Avery® Pro-Staff is highly trained in all aspects of our product lines so they can answer just about any question a customer can throw their way. These guys are duck and goose hunters first and foremost, but most of them can hunt just about anything that makes a track.

Our Pro-Staff wrote the book on walking the walk and talking the talk, and their experience in the field combined with their product knowledge makes them perfect “extras” for our dealers’ retail events where you might see them answering questions about one of our layout blinds, stocking shelves with products, putting on seminars or sweeping floors. These guys can and will do anything our dealers ask them to do, and they do it better than anybody else in this business!

How to Become a Pro-Staffer

The Avery Pro-Staff is made up of a diverse group of outdoorsmen from all over the world sharing many things in common: they all love the outdoors, they all possess a wealth of knowledge about hunting that puts them in a special category and they all have a part in making Avery the company that it is.

Being a part of this special team requires hard work and a commitment of time and energy that many cannot make. Avery welcomes anyone who feels they have the time and energy to commit to the Pro-Staff program, but we want to stress up front that ours is a team approach so you must be a team player or you will not fit into this group. If you can meet these simple requirements and feel that you have what it takes to be a member of the Avery Pro-Staff, then we welcome your application!

Applicants may apply by visiting the Pro-Staff section of the Avery website you are visiting now.

Thanks,
Rob Jepson
Pro-Staff Relations Manager
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[Rob Jepson]

Thanks for the assist Jed!

Rob
Pro-Staff Relations Manager

[JEDJR]

Glad to help!

[G Hillman]

man that guy is johnny on the spot!! tongue.gif

[James Staten]

wow thanks for the info. how many appearances do you guys make a year or how often do you guys get called out to rep for avery? the avery products of which i have allott of are the best stuff i have and i swear by my GHG goose and duck decoys
i bought the mallards, gadwalls, and teal best looking blocks i have ever seen!!! the reason i asked the questions was i am thinking of applying for a staff position on any level either field or pro. thanks again for the info and the disscussion forum it is good to talk to other die hard waterfowlers like my self keep up the good work.

wack em and stack em
river reaper

[BaRtMaN]

I do most of my apperances at outdoor shows that I attend to try and promote my own products as well as Avery and GHG products. I love talking with people from different areas about hunting waterfowl and upland game. I try to listen and learn something from everyone I meet. Being an Avery Pro-Staffer is great because you get to spread the word, answer questions, and talk hunting. The real bonus is learning new tactics and meeting some of the greatest people on the earth (Waterfowlers) smile.gif

[grenhdkilr]

I dont see where you apply at?

[Rob Jepson]

grenhdkilr,

Until the new website is up you may request an application through Becky Phelps at the following email address:

beckyp@averyoutdoors.com

She will send you an application and a brief cover letter explaining the time line for the review process.

Thanks,
Rob Jepson
Avery Outdoors
Pro-Staff Relations Manager