Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Counter Sales Representative with hog farming experience and strong customer service skills. The role involves assisting customers in-store and over the phone, recommending parts and equipment, and promoting Hog Slat products.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of the farming industry, familiarity with hog operations, and a willingness to obtain forklift certification to support inventory handling and store operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming industry and hog operations preferred.
• Experience with parts and equipment used in hog farming is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for handling parts and tools.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and operate a forklift.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and use forklift regularly.
• Proficient with email and Microsoft Office in daily tasks.
• Ability to learn inventory management software quickly.
• Valid driver's license required.
• At least 1 year in a modern hog farming operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone to identify needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on products and promotions including Hog Slat lines.
• Process transactions and use store software.
• Aid with inventory management and stock cycle counts.
• Keep store clean and organized and ready for customers.
• Punctual and available for scheduled hours.
• Participate in training opportunities and grow industry knowledge.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Parts & equipment knowledge

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Inventory software

Driver's license

Hog industry familiarity

Tools

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 aCounter Sales Representativewith previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Sioux Center, 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 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..