Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Ag Supply, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking a Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant for our Bridgewater, VA retail location. You will communicate product features to customers and assist them in selecting equipment that best fits their needs.

Essential duties include helping customers in-store and over the phone, inventory management, forklift operation, and maintaining a clean, organized store. Occasional local deliveries may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the poultry farming industry is preferred.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must be willing to obtain forklift certification and use a forklift.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-store customers in-person and over the phone to identify needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on products and promotions and Shenandoah Ag Supply offerings.
• Operate cash register and basic office equipment; assist with accounting tasks.
• Assist with inventory management including unloading stock, shelving, and cycle counts.
• Keep store clean and organized; join team in daily tasks and on-time attendance.
• Help with deliveries to customers' farms as needed.

Skills

Poultry industry

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift cert

Driver's license

Tools

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shenandoah Ag Supply, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking aCounter Sales/Warehouse Assistant to join the team at ourBridgewater, VA retail location.AsaCounter Sales/Warehouse Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include effectively communicating features and benefits of products in the Shenandoah Ag Supply store to customers and assisting customers in choosing the equipment that will best serve their needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Work with Shenandoah Ag Supply retail customers, both in-store and over the phone, to understand their needs
• Recommend to customers the best parts & equipment available atShenandoah Ag Supply with which their needs can be addressed
• Educate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Shenandoah Ag Supply
• 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 byShenandoah Ag Supply and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge
• Occasionally make deliveries to customer’s farms

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

The best candidates for the Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant position at Shenandoah Ag Supply will have all of the following previous experiences. In the event that we do not find qualified candidates with experience in both poultry equipment and customer service, we will consider those with one or the other along with a combination of the other competencies listed below.

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the poultry farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern poultry 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's license
• Satisfactory driving record
• PREFER at least 1 year working in a modern poultry farming operation
• Familiarity with the local poultry industry and the poultry 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.