Counter Sales Representative

Socket.dev; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with strong knowledge of hog farming and customer service experience.

The role involves in-store and phone support, recommending parts and equipment, and promoting Hog Slat and Grower Select products. Qualified candidates will understand farming operations, be able to operate office software and learn inventory systems, with forklift certification and a valid driver license preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or agricultural retail preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations is desirable.
• Strong customer service background required.
• Ability to learn inventory systems and operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone to understand their needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to fit customer requirements.
• Educate customers on products and promotions from Hog Slat and Grower Select lines.
• Handle cash transactions and use computer systems efficiently.
• Assist with inventory including unloading stock and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly store and arrive on time for all shifts.
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the Company and vendors.
• Continually update industry knowledge and product offerings.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Parts & equipment knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Inventory software familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Hog farming experience

Job description

Counter Sales Representative

JOB SUMMARY

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 Mitchell,SD retail 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 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..