General Manager - Region 1

Pattison Ag; Kyle; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Company matched pension

Bonus eligibility

Company vehicle

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pattison Agriculture is seeking a General Manager for Region 1 to drive growth and lead the region’s operations across Saskatchewan locations including Kyle. You will manage assets, people, budgets, and partnerships with John Deere and suppliers to achieve strategic goals.

You’ll coach Branch Managers, shape business and marketing plans, and ensure financial discipline while upholding the company’s values and community reputation. A strong leadership background in agribusiness is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management and inventory control experience.
• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the ag industry, John Deere, and competitive products.
• Proven ability to lead and coach managers to achieve goals.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-aware with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Valid driver’s licence; ability to travel and work flexible or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the areas of physical assets, employees, business processes, and financial resources
• Coach and develop Branch Managers in your assigned region, who are responsible to ensure that all departments are working together to achieve our goals
• Develop and execute the organization’s business and marketing plans
• Lead dealership operations, development, and implementation of sound business practices and processes
• Guide the management team in making business decisions
• Oversee the evaluation, allocation, and management of physical assets, employment decisions, and financial resources to fulfill the stakeholders’ expectations
• Set the financial direction for the organization utilizing annual budgets and ensures financial stability through audits and internal controls
• Ensure the dealership’s reputation and image in the community is consistent with the organization’s values, vision, and mission
• Lead and manage on-going relationships with key John Deere personnel and other suppliers
• Manage in cooperation with Human Capital recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position

Skills

Management experience

Inventory control

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary education in business/marketing or related field

Job description

At Pattison Agriculture we seek talent ready to GROW, CONNECT AND EVOLVE with us! We are looking for a General Manager to join our fast-paced, energetic company, ideally working from one of the Region 1 locations (Swift Current, Kyle, Maple Creek, Shaunavon).

As GM of Region 1, you will be part of the future of agriculture and play an essential role in developing and supporting the business growth plans and leadership for the region and organization. In one of Canada's top John Deere dealer organizations you will deliver quality work in a friendly and collaborative environment that encourages learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the areas of physical assets, employees, business processes, and financial resources
• Coach and develop Branch Managers in your assigned region, who are responsible to ensure that all departments are working together to achieve our goals
• Develop and execute the organization’s business and marketing plans
• Lead dealership operations, development, and implementation of sound business practices and processes
• Guide the management team in making business decisions
• Oversee the evaluation, allocation, and management of physical assets, employment decisions, and financial resources to fulfill the stakeholders’ expectations
• Set the financial direction for the organization utilizing annual budgets and ensures financial stability through audits and internal controls
• Ensure the dealership’s reputation and image in the community is consistent with the organization’s values, vision, and mission
• Lead and manage on-going relationships with key John Deere personnel and other suppliers
• Manage in cooperation with Human Capital recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position

Requirements

• 7+ years of management and inventory control experience in increasingly responsible roles
• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, or other related field; Combination of education and experience may be considered
• In-depth knowledge of the ag industry, John Deere, and competitive products
• Proven understanding of requirements for successful branch operation
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating managers and successfully coaching within an organization
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Results-oriented, strong work ethic, analytical
• Positive attitude and empathetic
• Self-aware with high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Valid driver’s licence, ability to travel and work flexible or extended hours

Whether you're new to this field or experienced in other related fields, we offer continued education and training to help you thrive and expand your knowledge! Our 18 locations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba offer endless opportunities for you to GROW.

• competitive wages
• comprehensive benefits
• company matched pension
• bonus eligibility
• company vehicle
• future career opportunities in all areas

Contribute your strengths to a purpose-driven organization when you EVOLVE your career with Pattison Agriculture!

We would like to thank all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.