Counter Sales Representative

Counter Sales/Warehouse AssistantShenandoah Ag Supply, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking a Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant to join the team at our Bridgewater, VA retail location. As a Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include effectively communicating features and benefits of products in the Shenandoah Ag Supply 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 Shenandoah Ag Supply retail customers, both in-store and over the phone, to understand their needsRecommend to customers the best parts & equipment available at Shenandoah Ag Supply with which their needs can be addressedEducate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Shenandoah Ag SupplyProperly operate office equipment, handle cash transactions, and efficiently utilize computer operating systemsAssist with inventory management including unloading the stock truck with a forklift, shelving product, and performing cycle countsJoin the rest of the store team members in the tasks required to maintain a clean and orderly storeArrive at the store on-time and ready to work for all scheduled store hoursTake advantage of training opportunities offered by Shenandoah Ag Supply and by our vendorsContinually upgrade industry knowledgeOccasionally make deliveries to customer's farmsSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:The best candidates for the Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant position at Shenandoah Ag Supply 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 industryKnowledge of parts and equipment used in modern poultry operations is strongly preferredPrevious customer service experience is strongly preferredQualified candidates will be able to demonstrate a mechanical aptitudeMust be able to lift and move 50 lbs.Must be willing and able to obtain fork lift certification and use a fork lift regularlyUnderstanding of the use of E-Mail and Microsoft Office products in daily tasksAbility to quickly learn inventory management softwareMust possess a valid driver's licenseSatisfactory driving recordPREFER at least 1 year working in a modern poultry farming operationFamiliarity with the local poultry industry and the poultry producers in the area will be considered a plus