Agriculture Store Manager - Budget, Inventory & People Leadership

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Texas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead financial and operational performance across agricultural channels.

You will manage the annual budget, drive sales, oversee inventory, coordinate with manufacturers, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Candidates should have farming/ranching equipment knowledge and strong leadership, budgeting, and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant agricultural industry experience is required regardless of educational background.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong sales and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and overall operational performance.
• Ability to motivate and develop employees while holding teams accountable for results.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience working with budgets, revenue goals, expenses, and profitability.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, or dealer/vendor programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, including revenue and expense targets, in partnership with department managers.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to department managers to achieve established financial and operational goals.
• Work closely with department leaders to maximize sales, profitability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers while ensuring compliance with applicable agreements, programs, and sales initiatives.
• Oversee hiring, employee development, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel decisions in collaboration with department managers.
• Maintain relationships with customers and ensure concerns are addressed professionally, promptly, and positively.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing activities, taking advantage of available buying programs while controlling shrinkage, carrying costs, and other inventory-related expenses.
• Partner with accounting staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer credit, and other financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational standards, and safety requirements.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, and achieving business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People-management

Sales

Customer relationship management

Inventory management

Budgeting

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Vendor programs

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness

Job description

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Texas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead financial and operational performance across agricultural channels.

You will manage the annual budget, drive sales, oversee inventory, coordinate with manufacturers, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Candidates should have farming/ranching equipment knowledge and strong leadership, budgeting, and CRM skills.