What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fencing & Livestock Equipment Department Manager position at Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA)?
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION, a regional agricultural cooperative, is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of FENCING and LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER at the IFA Country Store in Farmington, New Mexico.
Responsibilities Include: Knowledge and hands-on experience with fencing products carried by IFA. Be conversant in and able to sell all products in fencing category and provide training to other IFA employees regarding category products. Provide accurate and organized inventory throughout the receiving and warehouse area. Greet and help all customers that enter the facility. Prepare inventory and department for promotions. Secure return authorization for products to be returned to vendor. Merchandise and price all products in assigned product area. Stocking and restocking to proper merchandising levels. Process all receiving within 24 hour period.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. 2-4 year college degree highly preferred with 2-4 years of retail and merchandising experience. Prior experience with fencing products required. Prior forklift experience a huge plus. Warehouse, shipping and receiving experience highly desired. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and sales minded. Familiarity with computer systems and programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Able to calculate discounts, percentages, and perform basic math functions. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form. Able to lift 50 pounds frequently throughout shift with the ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally.
IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer