Overview
Are you a leader in the agriculture industry who is looking for the next big step in your career? The Location Manager at Redfern Farm Services is a key part of the leadership team and is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the retail ag location, this includes leading/supervising a team and supporting strategic direction-setting within the organization. If you are looking for an opportunity to increase your level of responsibility and develop your own team, we want to see your resume!
The work location for this position is Virden, Manitoba.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• Competitive wage scale offered.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Flexible work environment.
• Full health and dental benefits.
• RSP matching available.
• Work truck, phone, and laptop.
• Professional development fund (including professional certification fees, training etc.)
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Maintain all company facilities and equipment in safe and good working condition.
• Manage inventories of all products ongoing and submit balanced timely reports in accordance with directives from Head Office personnel.
• Implement effective sales and marketing programs to promote sale of products and services utilizing high level of customer interaction.
• Establish sales budget by customer, by product; update as required.
• Recommend and develop marketing plans and advertising strategies under the direction of the President.
• Track and document competitors’ pricing and sales activities.
• Manage, motivate, and coach directly reporting employees.
• Ensure all company policies, procedures, and programs are adhered to.
• Provide direction to and coordinate activities of Agronomist(s) and additional sales staff.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and ensure balances meet approved credit compliance.
Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Agribusiness, Management, or a field related to Agronomy/Agriculture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have Pesticide Dispenser Certificate (or the ability to attain).
• Customer Application Course/Certificate is an asset.
• Background in agriculture and strong agronomic knowledge with technical product knowledge of crop inputs is essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in an operational leadership position, ideally in the (retail) Agriculture services industry.
• Must have experience with and understanding of financials/budgets and interpreting and actioning results.
• Must have customer service experience with the ability to recognize and respond to customer needs.
• Must be technology savvy and have strong computer skills with an interest in modern agriculture (Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and industry programs).
• Ability to work outside of normal work hours when required to meet business/customer needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Company Information
Redfern Farm Services is passionate about providing crop input products, services, equipment, and expertise to customers across Manitoba. Being part of the Redfern Farm Services team means you get to work with a group of retail ag professionals to support customers across Manitoba. For more information about Redfern Farm Services, visit their website: http://redferns.ca/