Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Montezuma (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat, Inc. is opening a Montezuma, GA retail location seeking a Counter Sales Representative with farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills.

You will assist retail customers in-store and over the phone, recommending the best parts and equipment to meet hog and poultry operation needs, and educating customers on promotions and Hog Slat products. Ideal candidates have knowledge of the farming industry, experience in customer service, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming industry required.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to handle physical tasks.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate basic office equipment.
• Must be willing to obtain forklift certification and use a forklift.

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 products, promotions and Hog Slat/Grower Select offerings.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management including unloading stock and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly store and arrive on time for scheduled hours.
• Engage in vendor and employee training opportunities and upgrade industry knowledge.
• Develop familiarity with local poultry and hog industry and producers.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver license

Able to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Email

Forklift operation

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 farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our new Montezuma, GA 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 poultry/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 possess a valid driver license
• PREFER at least 1 year working in a modern hog farming operation
• Familiarity with the local poultry/hog industry and the poultry/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.