Part-Time Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Sauk Centre (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Hog Slat, at Sauk Centre, MN, is hiring a part-time Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant to assist customers in-store and by phone, promote Georgia Poultry products, and support inventory and operations at the Sauk Centre location.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and basic warehouse tasks, with occasional farm deliveries and forklift exposure. Prior poultry experience is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry equipment and customer service preferred.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong communication and sales skills.
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers in-store and over the phone to understand needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on products and promotions from Georgia Poultry and Grower Select.
• Operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory management, unload stock with forklift, and perform cycle counts.
• Help keep the store clean and orderly and arrive on time for scheduled hours.
• Participate in training opportunities and continually upgrade industry knowledge.
• Occasionally make deliveries to customers farms.

Skills

Poultry industry knowledge

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory management

Valid driver\'s license

Ability to lif t 50 lbs

Tools

Inventory management software

MS Office

Forklift operation

Job description

Position: Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant (GPE)

Location: SAUK CENTRE, MN

Job Id: 1148

# of Openings: 1

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking a Part-Time Counter Sales Representative to join the team at ourSauk Centre, MN retail location.AsaCounter SalesRepresentative, your primary responsibilities will include effectively communicating features and benefits of products in the Georgia Poultry store to customers and assisting customers in choosing the equipment that will best serve their needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Work with Georgia Poultry retail customers, both in-store and over the phone, to understand their needs
• Recommend to customers the best parts & equipment available at Georgia Poultry with which their needs can be addressed
• Educate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Georgia Poultry 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 Georgia Poultry and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge
• Occasionally make deliveries to customer’s farms

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

The best candidates for the Counter Sales and Warehouse Assistant position at Georgia Poultry will have all of the following previous experiences. In the event that we do not find qualified candidates with experience in both poultry equipment and customer service, we will consider those with one or the other along with a combination of the other competencies listed below.

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the poultry farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern poultry 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's license
• Satisfactory driving record
• PREFER at least 1 year working in a modern poultry farming operation
• Familiarity with the local poultry industry and the poultry 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.