Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company at Hog Slat's Calhoun, GA store seeks a Counter Sales Representative to assist customers in selecting poultry equipment and to promote store offerings.

You will handle in-store and phone inquiries, educate customers on products, manage cash and office tasks, assist with inventory, and occasionally make farm deliveries. The role requires customer service experience and knowledge of poultry operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of poultry farming industry is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with customer service is highly preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to learn inventory software and MS Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Work with retail customers in-store and over the phone to understand needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions and promote Georgia Poultry and Grower Select products.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management, unload stock, and perform cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly store and arrive on-time for shifts.
• Participate in training opportunities and stay updated on industry knowledge.
• Occasionally deliver to customers' farms.

Skills

Poultry industry knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift certification

MS Office proficiency

Inventory management software

Valid driver's license

Job description

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking aCounter Sales Representative to join the team at our Calhoun, GAretail location.AsaCounter 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

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

• 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

The best candidates for the Counter Sales and Warehouse Assistant position at Georgia Poultry 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.