Fishing Q&A

What kind of a degree do you need to work as a Sales Representative for a fly fishing company, such as Orvis?

Public Comments

1. Having a degree from a collage never hurts and that will help you in job applications through out your life. For companies like Orvis or Sage, I suspect what is more important to them is your level of skill with the fly rod and with fly fishing. The more knowledge and practical application you have with fly casting and fly fishing, the better off you are going to be in getting a job with those types of companies. There is an old saying, . "You have to walk the walk and talk the talk". Your best bet for what is needed is to contact Orvis and ask them what they are looking for in sales reps. Good luck. Larry
2. I would think that havin' knowledge of the "art", is the biggest factor in attaining' a job thru Orvis, because with them your dealin' with the "Cream of the Crop"...
3. Orvis is a high end manufacturer who sells to better sporting goods stores. My bet is that they're looking for sales reps with a degree plus good communication and computer skills. Sales is much more today than getting the order.
4. An uncle that already works for them