Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat, Incorporated | Georgia Poultry Equipment Company; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., seeks a Counter Sales Representative to join our Brookhaven, MS retail location. You will help customers select the best poultry equipment, explain features, and promote Georgia Poultry products.

Responsibilities include in-store and phone assistance, inventory handling, and occasional farm deliveries. Some training opportunities and a focus on knowledge growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farming or retail sales preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate a forklift.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification.
• Able to learn inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone.
• Recommend parts and equipment to meet customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions.
• Handle cash transactions and operate office equipment.
• Assist with inventory including unloading stock trucks and cycle counts.
• Join the team to maintain a clean, orderly store.
• Occasionally make deliveries to farms.

Skills

Poultry industry knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office & Email

Inventory management software

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking a Counter Sales Representative to join the team at our Brookhaven, MS retail location. As a Counter Sales Representative your primary responsibilities will include effectively communicating features and benefits of products in the Georgia Poultry store to customers and assisting customers in choosing the equipment that will best serve their needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 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.