Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Beulaville (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Beulaville, NC is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with hog industry experience and exceptional customer service. You will assist retail customers in-store and over the phone, recommend parts and equipment, and educate customers on products and promotions.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, forklift competency, and reliable attendance. Join a team focused on quality parts, equipment and turn-key construction for swine operations, with opportunities to learn and grow within

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the farming industry.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog operations is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
• Must lift and move 50 lbs.
• Forklift certification and operation willingness.
• Familiar with E‑Mail and Microsoft Office in daily tasks.
• Ability to learn inventory management software quickly.
• Valid driver license required.
• Preference for 1 year in modern hog farming.
• Familiarity with local hog industry and producers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone to assess needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management including unloading stock and cycle counts.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly store with the team.
• Be on time for all scheduled store hours.
• Participate in training opportunities offered by the Company and vendors.
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge.

Skills

Farming knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Lifting ability

Forklift certified

MS Office

Inventory software

Tools

Forklift

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Counter Sales Representative — Hog Slat, Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine and poultry industries, is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with experience in the hog farming industry and excellent customer service skills to join our Beulaville, NC retail location.

Essential Duties and 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 and 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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 possess 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.