Overview
• Responsible for the planning and day to day execution of the Agro Department.
• Provides leadership, direction and oversight to Agro Centre operations, programs, and policies to meet budgeted goals and objectives.
• Responsible for building strong customer, supplier and internal relationships.
• Ensures safety, asset protection, site maintenance and environmental policies and procedures and standards are adhered to.
• To lead the Agro Team to meet the service expectations and execute the Talent Management practices.
• Prepare, administer and be responsible for the sales, margins, and expenses of the department.
• To perform all ordering and inventory control as required.
• Ensure customer and supplier invoicing, claims, and all other paperwork is done timely and accurately.
• Responsible for the marketing and merchandise of the Ag locations including, display, promotions, and pricing.
• Provide input into the business plan and apply a broad-based level of operational knowledge, commodity direction and managerial skills to achieve established objectives in terms of brand, service levels, quality, and timeliness of delivery.
• Oversee and execute sales strategies, which includes managing and growing current customer base through identifying and pursuing prospects and growth opportunities.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications
• A degree or diploma applicable to the position is considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Strong agricultural background will be valued.
• Experience in Fertilizer, Seed, and Crop Protection products.
• Business literacy to create plans, budgets, set margins, and create work schedules.
• Positive, ambitious attitude. Ability to learn and has a strong situational adaptability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Company Information
Jerilyn Sorenson
Human Resources Manager
Beausejour Consumers Co-op
[email protected]