Branch Manager - Agriculture

ECL Group of Companies; Olds; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies in Olds, AB seeks an experienced Branch Manager, Agriculture to lead the Olds branch in a hybrid role with travel as needed. You will coach the sales team and manage branch operations, including parts and service, to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive management experience in agriculture equipment, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in the agriculture equipment industry.
• Strong understanding of dealership departmental operations and product support/sales.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of team growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales growth and customer satisfaction across the Olds branch with hands-on mentorship.
• Develop monthly sales projections, budgets and forecasts for branch profitability.
• Oversee daily branch operations: inventory, assets, and service quality to ensure safety and compliance.
• Recruit, train and motivate staff, manage performance and employee relations.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Title

Branch Manager, AgricultureType: Hybrid (Olds, AB) with travel as needed, Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, privately owned and family-run organization with a long history in the agriculture sector and a large network of locations across Canada and internationally. They are known for their strong customer focus and for standing alongside the producers and businesses they serve. The company believes in investing in its people, offering ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and company-matched pension and RRSP programs. This role leads a full-service agriculture branch in Olds, with responsibility for new and used equipment sales, parts and service. It is a strong opportunity for a hands-on agriculture leader who enjoys coaching a sales team and running a branch as their own business.

Key Responsibilities

As the Branch Manager, Agriculture, you will drive sales growth, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across every function of the Olds branch, leading your team through hands-on sales mentorship, planning and performance management.

• Sales Leadership and Market Growth: Lead by example in sales activities, coaching team members to strengthen their selling skills and overall performance. Analyze market trends and competitive pressures to identify gaps and build strategies that grow market share. Build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, vendors and community partners to grow loyalty and the company’s reputation.
• Financial Planning and Asset Management: Develop monthly sales projections, budgets and forecasts that align with corporate objectives. Manage branch growth and profitability across new and used wholegoods, parts and service. Monitor inventory turn and aging and protect company assets, including new and used wholegoods. Manage branch accounts receivable in partnership with the VP of Credit to support timely collections.
• Branch Operations: Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, safety, compliance and a consistently strong customer experience. Stay current on products and industry developments so customers and staff receive accurate information and support.
• People Leadership: Recruit, train and motivate branch employees, building a skilled and engaged team focused on long-term success. Review employee performance against goals throughout the year and complete annual performance documentation. Apply company policies and practices for employment and employee relations.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Education & Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in the agriculture equipment industry. A strong understanding of industry products, market dynamics and dealership departmental operations. A background in product support and sales is an asset.
• Technical Skills: The ability to analyze financial reports and make data-driven decisions that support branch profitability. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. A valid driver’s licence with a clean driving abstract, and willingness to travel as needed.
• Key Competencies: A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams that deliver business growth. Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. A flexible schedule and a strong commitment to quality results, with the readiness to meet the demands of the industry.

About Us

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