Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat, Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries, seeks a Counter Sales Representative at our Rochelle, IL location. The role involves helping in-store and phone customers, recommending the best parts and equipment, and promoting Hog Slat and Grower Select products.

The ideal candidate will have hog farming knowledge, strong customer service skills, and the ability to learn inventory software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming industry.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog operations.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and use a forklift.
• Proficiency with E‑mail and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn inventory management software.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Prefer at least 1 year working in a modern hog farming operation.

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

Hog farming knowledge

Client/customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Forklift certification willingness

Microsoft Office familiarity

Inventory management software

Valid driver's license

Local hog 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 Representativewith previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Rochelle, IL location.

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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..