Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat • Taylorsville, UT

74d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Representative preferably with previous poultry/hog farming industry experience but also willing to train and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Taylorsville, NC retail 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

Requirements

• 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 possess a valid driver license

Nice To Haves

• PREFER at least 1 year 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed