Location Manager

Wchrs; Virden; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking a Location Manager to lead and supervise operations at their retail ag location. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the facility, managing inventories, and developing effective sales strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong agronomic knowledge, leadership skills, and a customer-focused approach. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role, develop your team, and contribute to the growth of the organization while enjoying a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Wage Scale

Annual Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Environment

Full Health and Dental Benefits

RSP Matching

Work Truck

Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in operational leadership in agriculture services.
• Strong agronomic knowledge and technical product knowledge of crop inputs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team for smooth operation of the retail ag location.
• Implement sales and marketing programs with high customer interaction.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Agronomic Knowledge

Financial Management

Technology Savvy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Agribusiness

Pesticide Dispenser Certificate

Customer Application Course/Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry Programs

Job description

LOCATION MANAGER–REDFERN FARM SERVICES – VIRDEN

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.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 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.

APPLY TODAY!

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to West-Can HR at [e-mail]. For more information about this position, or for a detailed job description, call our office at 204-727-0008.

Only the applicants who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all jobseekers for their interest and potential application.