About the position
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 with previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Bethel, NC retail location.
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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- At least 1 year working in a modern hog farming operation
- Familiarity with the local hog industry and the hog producers in the area
