Assistant Store Manager - Farm Equipment & Parts

Hog Slat; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat, Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries, is seeking an Assistant Retail Store Manager with hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Decatur, IA retail location.

The role focuses on overseeing daily store operations, analyzing the local market for leads, coordinating shipments, training staff, and driving product launches and promotions to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in hog farming or farming industry preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and obtain forklift certification.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to learn inventory management software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a retail store specializing in equipment and replacement parts.
• Analyze local market to determine potential customer leads.
• Direct turnkey building projects to area turnkey sales people.
• Maintain current customer base by providing superb service.
• Assist with daily sales functions like counter sales and phone orders.
• Organize shipments of merchandise to customers and other Hog Slat locations.
• Develop and carry-out product launches and promotions for your retail location.
• Manage and train store employees to ensure productivity.
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the Company and vendors.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Parts & equipment knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Inventory management software

Driver's license

Delegation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hog Slat, Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries, is seeking an Assistant Retail Store Manager with hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Decatur, IA retail location.

The role focuses on overseeing daily store operations, analyzing the local market for leads, coordinating shipments, training staff, and driving product launches and promotions to deliver