I manage a team of six, and have the responsibility of managing and supporting merchants across the country. Game is very seasonal and from January to June we are pricing and out visiting customers and prospects. From May through to October we are extremely busy, managing a large amount of orders daily, working closely with customer services and supply chain teams within the business. Every day is different from giving advice to customers, recommending feed programmes and continuously building relationships. From October, I spend a lot of time shooting or on shoots alongside customers.
In addition to my Marsdens role, I manage and run Iford Downs shoot on behalf of Thorney Moss, a large customer of Marsdens.
What do you like about working with game keepers and shoot managers?
I get to visit some of the most beautiful private estates in the UK and see some of the most diverse wildlife which is the bi-product of our shooting industry which manages the land. I have two dogs which I get to walk over some of the most beautiful heathland and moorland.
Through my work, I meet some of the most remarkable people. Some head keepers are extremely interesting to speak to, due to shared passions including rare species of birds.