Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. seeks a Counter Sales Representative at our Sioux Center, IA location to serve retail customers in-store and by phone and promote Hog Slat products with excellent service.

Ideal candidates have farming industry exposure, can lift 50 lbs, and are ready to obtain forklift certification while using inventory software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in hog farming operations preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations.
• Strong customer service background.
• Must lift 50 lbs and be forklift capable.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification.
• Familiarity with inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone to identify needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on products and promotions.
• Handle cash transactions and operate computer systems.
• Support inventory management including unloading and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly store and punctual hours.
• Participate in training opportunities and grow product knowledge.
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge.

Skills

Farming industry

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Driver license

Inventory software

MS Office

Parts & equipment knowledge

Local hog industry knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

Counter Sales Representative

JOB SUMMARY: Hog Slat, Incorporated,the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking a Counter Sales Representativewith previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Sioux Center, IA retail location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Work with retail customers, both in-store and over the phone, to understand their needs
• Recommend to customers the best parts & equipment available with which their needs can be addressed
• Educate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Hog Slat and Grower Select products
• Properly operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and efficiently utilize computer operating systems
• Assist with inventory management including unloading the stock truck with a forklift, shelving product, and performing cycle counts
• Join the rest of the store team members in the tasks required to maintain a clean and orderly store
• Arrive at the store on-time and ready to work for all scheduled store hours
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the Company and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: The best candidates for the Counter Sales Representative will have all of the following previous experiences.

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog operations is strongly preferred
• Previous customer service experience is strongly preferred
• Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate a mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to obtain fork lift certification and use a fork lift regularly
• Understanding of the use of E-Mail and Microsoft Office products in daily tasks
• Ability to quickly learn inventory management software
• Must poses a valid driver license
• Prefer at least 1 year working in a modern hog farming operation
• Familiarity with the local hog industry and the hog producers in the area will be considered a plus

Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.