Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Union City (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. is seeking a Counter Sales Representative for our Union City, Ohio retail location. The role focuses on serving retail customers in-store and over the phone, recommending parts and equipment, and educating customers on Hog Slat products.

Ideal candidates will have farming-industry knowledge, experience with hog operation parts, strong customer service, and the ability to learn inventory software. Forklift certification and a valid driver license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming industry is required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in hog operations is strongly preferred.
• Previous customer service experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift.
• Proficient in email and Microsoft Office for daily tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn inventory management software.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Prefer at least 1 year in a modern hog farming operation.
• Familiarity with local hog industry and producers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with retail customers in-store and over the phone to understand their needs.
• Recommend the best parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions, including Hog Slat and Grower Select products.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management, unload stock, shelve product, perform cycle counts.
• Join store team in maintaining a clean, orderly store.
• Arrive on-time for all scheduled hours.
• Pursue training opportunities offered by the Company and vendors.
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge.

Skills

Farming industry knowledge

Parts & equipment knowledge

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Lift 50 lbs

Valid driver license

Inventory software literacy

Email & MS Office proficiency

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 Union City, Ohioretail 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..