Counter Sales Representative

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
• Aid 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
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the Company and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Previous customer service experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog/poultry operations is strongly preferred
• 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
• Prior experience working in a modern hog/poultry farming operation
• Familiarity with the local hog/poultry industry and the hog/poultry producers in the area will be considered a plus

HOG SLAT INC.

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.