Counter Sales Representative

JOB SUMMARY:

Hog Slat Incorporated and Georgia Poultry Equipment Co, 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 poultry and hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Watford Ont. retail location. Your customer base will include major local poultry and hog operations across several surrounding counties.

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 the following previous experiences.

Ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of the farming industry experience
2 to 5 years of parts and equipment experience used in retail setting or modern hog or poultry operation 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 forklift 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 or poultry farming operation
Familiarity with the local hog or poultry industry and hog or poultry producers in the area will be considered a plus
Interested applicants can submit their resume by email to crtong@hogslat.com.

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.

5272 Nauvoo Road, Watford ON – 226-+21-1886

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
RRSP match
Vision care
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