Sporting Agent

E.J. Churchill are looking to recruit a new Sporting Agent to join our reputable and award-winning business based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Experience in the shooting industry is desirable, along with commercial & business acumen, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives being a team player and who has a keen eye for detail

A full, clean driving licence (due to location & travel for work).

**Most important skills required from the Sporting Agent**
- Engaging personality
- Good knowledge of the shooting industry and other field sports
- Extremely organised with the ability to deliver world class customer service
- Creative and the ability to work to own initiatives
- Keen eye for attention to detail and able to mirror this in to all tasks undertaken.

**Main duties of the Sporting Agent**
- Provide support to the sporting department whilst reporting to the Sporting Manager
- Build relationships with new and existing clients and assisting them with all there sporting requirements.
- Market shoot days to new and existing clients
- Create presentations for trips and shoot days we are selling
- Hosting shoot days in the field throughout the season both in the U.K. and Abroad, whilst ensuring the safetyand welfare of everyone on the day and client’s expectations are been exceeded at every opportunity.
- Dealing with high end customers
- Assist with additional department requirements -Loading, caddy rounds, simulated days and sporting events at the groundsand other estates
- Overseeing the sales process and days shooting you are hosting from start to finish
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for the days shooting whilst keeping both clientsand members of the department informed.
- Client communication is essential from the initial enquiry till they depart at the end of the days shooting.
- Upselling of additional E.J. Churchill services -Cartridges, Gun Hire, clothing etc
- Assist with running thesporting season diarywhilst keeping it up to date
- Fully coordinate the days shooting you are hosting.
- Provide clear communication between all departments
- Represent the company in a professional manner at all times. If you are wearing an E.J. Churchill garment you are on parade, and the face of the company.

**Requirements from the ideal Sporting Agent**
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal), and thrive from customer interfacing and customer service
- Passion for shooting and country sports as well as the countryside
- High level of skills re: Microsoft Office, administration, IT
- Ability to think on your feet and use your initiative
- Enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt when things change
- Natural at building rapport
- Attention to detail and highly organised
- Stay focused and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills and finding creative solutions to challenges
- Patient, energetic, level headed, team player and stay calm under pressure

Basic Salary between£22’000 & £30’000depending on experience.

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person