Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. in Independence, IA is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with hog farming industry experience and strong customer service skills for our local retail location.

The role involves assisting customers in-store and by phone, promoting Hog Slat products, handling cash and office tasks, and supporting inventory management including forklift operations. Prior farm exposure and willingness to learn are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming industry required or preferred
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Willing to obtain and use forklift certification
• Proficiency with E-mail and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to quickly learn inventory management software
• Valid driver license required
• Experience in modern hog farming operations preferred
• Familiarity with local hog industry and producers a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and by phone to understand needs
• Recommend best parts and equipment to address customer needs
• Educate customers on new products and promotions and Hog Slat Grower Select items
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems
• Assist with inventory management including unloading stock and cycle counts
• Maintain a clean and orderly store and assist team with store operations
• Be punctual and available for scheduled store hours
• Engage in training opportunities offered by the company and vendors
• continually upgrade industry knowledge

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 Representative with previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Independence, IA retail location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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:

• 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.