Lawn & Pet Store Specialist - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Findlay, OH

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

6566 CR 236  Findlay, OH  45840

JOB POSTING

Position:                               Lawn & Pet Store Specialist

Full or Part-time:                 Part-Time

Salaried or Hourly:            Hourly

Location:                              East Findlay

Job Description: 

Join our team as a Retail Sales Associate focused on lawn and pet products!  In this role, you will play a vital part in driving the cooperative's success by maximizing market share, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sales & Marketing:  Set and achieve sales goals while contributing to marketing strategies.  Promote and increase sales of store products, offering appropriate recommendations.  Stay informed on product pricing and services to effectively maintain and grow market share.
• Customer Service:  Deliver outstanding customer service with a friendly and professional attitude.  Cross-sell products and services from other divisions of the cooperative.
• Store Operations:  Stock inventory and ensure the store remains clean, organized, and well-maintained.  Occasionally handle customer deliveries as needed.
• Safety & Compliance:  Foster a strong safety culture by adhering to all safety protocols and policies.
• Teamwork & Initiative:  Work both independently and collaboratively with team members to meet goals.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent with additional business background preferable
• Familiarity with lawn, pet and other products to address customer inquiries effectively
• Ability to handle customer calls, inquiries and orders in a timely and courteous manner
• Have or ability to learn occasional forklift and tractor operations
• This position requires a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and reach work above shoulders

Other Duties:

• Stay-On Bonus - Must stay at least 6 months to be eilgible for $1000 bonus
• Uphold cooperative’s policies and credit policy
• Flexible days and hours with overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• Proficiency with computer
• Maintain good driving record

You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.com to apply.  (Click on Careers and scroll down and click on “We Are Hiring”)

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.