Agronomy Store Manager- Bridgewater

Rockingham Cooperative, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative is seeking a dynamic Store Manager for its agronomy location in Bridgewater, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing store operations, driving sales growth, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have agronomy management experience and the ability to foster strong relationships with agricultural customers. Join a reputable cooperative with a long tradition of serving the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agronomy or ag retail experience; prior management strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of crop inputs and agronomic practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supervise agronomy staff and maintain operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Crop Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ag retail software systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bridgewater Ag - Bridgewater, VA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Join Our Team!

We are currently seeking a strong leader with the ability to drive overall store operations and profitability while achieving sales, payroll, and operating budget results. This position requires someone who can drive store sales and build a quality experience for our customers. The Store Manager is responsible for managing the entire store operation including staffing, development of personnel and ability to exceed customer expectations daily. Great communication skills, people skills and product knowledge along with strong organizational and professional skills are required. Successful candidate must be highly self-motivated, customer oriented, have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Rockingham Cooperative is always looking for hardworking, effective team players to join our family at various locations. Rockingham Cooperative has been in business since 1921 and is Virginia’s oldest member-owned Cooperative. Come join our team and help us serve as a resource to exceed our customer’s expectations!

Rockingham Cooperative is headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with retail stores in Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Elkton, Timberville, Woodstock, Monterey, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Verona, Troutville, Wirtz, and Strasburg, Virginia. We are retail farm and consumer products stores with a presence in Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Highland, Botetourt and Franklin counties.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:
The Agronomy Store Manager is responsible for achieving company objectives in areas such as sales growth, customer satisfaction, inventory and input management, team supervision, and location profitability. This role oversees the daily operations of an agronomy location—selling and supporting crop protection products, seed, fertilizer, and related agronomic services. The manager leads a team of agronomy professionals to deliver exceptional service to growers while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient retail environment. This position reports directly to the Division Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers and ag customers; identify opportunities to offer agronomic solutions that maximize customer ROI.
• Manage daily operations of the agronomy center, including retail sales, inventory management, service scheduling, and logistics of input delivery and application.
• Supervise agronomy staff,, operations personnel, and seasonal team members.
• Oversee inventory of crop inputs (seed, fertilizer, crop protection), ensuring proper storage, handling, and timely replenishment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of the store, yard, and storage areas, adhering to safety and environmental compliance standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the credit and collections process by assisting with customer account management and enforcing credit policies.
• Collaborate with agronomists and crop advisors to support field trials, product promotions, and in-season crop recommendations.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping related to inventory, customer transactions, DOT compliance, and pesticide application.
• Operate and support agronomy equipment when needed, including forklifts, tender trucks, and spreaders (must meet DOT or CDL qualifications, if applicable).
• Provide seasonal support, including extended hours during peak agronomic periods (planting, spraying, harvest).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of agronomy or ag retail experience; prior management or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Crop Science, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of crop inputs, agronomic practices, and local farming systems.
• Proficiency in Ag retail software systems (e.g., Merchant Ag, Epicor) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation or willingness to pursue is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships with producers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

NOTE: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the evolving needs of the company and local agricultural conditions.