Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Iowa; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. is seeking a Counter Sales Representative at our Decatur, IA location to serve retail customers face-to-face and over the phone. You will recommend parts and equipment, promote Hog Slat and Grower Select products, and assist with cash handling and computer systems.

The ideal candidate has hog farming industry experience, customer service background, and mechanical aptitude. Forklift certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred; training opportunities are available to

Qualifications

• Experience in hog farming industry or similar preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn quickly.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and obtain forklift certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone to identify needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions and Hog Slat products.
• Handle cash transactions and operate computer systems.
• Assist with inventory: unloading stock, shelving, and cycle counts.
• Keep store clean and organized.
• Be punctual for scheduled store hours.
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the Company and vendors.
• Continuously upgrade industry knowledge.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Driver license

Inventory software

Lifting capability 50 lbs

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

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 Decatur, 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 softwareMust 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..