Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat LeMars, IA is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with hog farming industry experience and strong customer service skills at our LeMars retail location.

Responsibilities include assisting retail customers in-store and by phone, recommending parts and equipment, promoting Hog Slat products, handling transactions, and supporting inventory management. Local knowledge of the hog industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog operations is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift.
• Familiarity with E‑mail and Microsoft Office in daily tasks.

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 Hog Slat Grower Select products.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management including unloading stock and cycle counts.
• Join store team in keeping the store clean and orderly.
• Be on time for scheduled hours and participate in training opportunities.
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

hog farming experience

Tools

Inventory management software

Forklift equipment

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 LeMars, IAretail location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• 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:

The best candidates for the Counter Sales Representative will have all of the following previous experiences.

• 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..