Branch Manager

Nutrien; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a Branch Manager to lead daily operations at our Ohio branch. You will direct safety, efficiency and profitability while driving sales against budget and forecasts.

You will develop staff, manage inventories, and coordinate with customers and suppliers to promote Nutrien Ag Solutions' products and services. The role requires strong leadership and agricultural product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture and/or sales.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• University degree preferred; high school degree or equivalent required.
• Applicant should have experience with crops, pesticides, and fertilizers in the current market.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Branch business plan and operating budget, including operating, financial and sales targets
• Direct all aspects and daily operations of the facility to ensure safety, efficiency and profitability
• Review and analyze progress towards the achievement of sales forecasts and operational goals on a regular basis, and initiates action as needed
• Define level of service consistent with sales volume and profit margins
• Provide staff development and training of Branch employees
• Responsible for the record keeping functions in recording sales and monies received, in maintaining inventory records, in requisitioning supplies in accordance with sales projections and movement of product within the market area
• Manage all aspects of physical resources including maintenance and repair, compliance with industry and Nutrien Ag Solutions' regulations and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment at the Branch
• Responsible for retail audits
• Responsible for inventory quantity and quality to ensure Branch will meet sales commitments and end-use customer programs
• Analyze capital requirements and provides recommendations regarding capital budget needs
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, division leadership and other appropriate industry personnel to promote Nutrien Ag Solutions' products and services

Skills

Agriculture sales

People leadership

Market knowledge

Crops, pesticides, fertilizers

Education

University degree preferred

High school degree or equivalent required

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement and manage the Branch business plan and operating budget, including operating, financial and sales targets
• Direct all aspects and daily operations of the facility to ensure safety, efficiency and profitability
• Review and analyze progress towards the achievement of sales forecasts and operational goals on a regular basis, and initiates action as needed
• Define level of service consistent with sales volume and profit margins
• Provide staff development and training of Branch employees
• Responsible for the record keeping functions in recording sales and monies received, in maintaining inventory records, in requisitioning supplies in accordance with sales projections and movement of product within the market area
• Manage all aspects of physical resources including maintenance and repair, compliance with industry and Nutrien Ag Solutions' regulations and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment at the Branch
• Responsible for retail audits
• Responsible for inventory quantity and quality to ensure Branch will meet sales commitments and end-use customer programs
• Analyze capital requirements and provides recommendations regarding capital budget needs
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, division leadership and other appropriate industry personnel to promote Nutrien Ag Solutions' products and services

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture and/or sales function
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• University degree preferred; high school degree or equivalent required
• Applicant should have experience with crops, pesticides, and fertilizers in the current market

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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