Branch Manager

Helena - Agri Enterprises, LLC; Nealmont (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA Rewards

401(k) Match

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Branch Manager to direct production, distribution, and marketing at the Warriors Mark, PA location. You will lead the location team, drive sales strategies, and ensure safety and outstanding customer service. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of agriculture experience, with leadership responsibility and strong operational oversight.

A valid U.S. driver’s license and up to 50% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of work experience in agriculture, or similar field, required.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Spanish language is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements selling activities to dealer and/or grower customers in marketing territory.
• Develops and implements operational procedures for efficient distribution of all product lines in compliance with Helena safety and environmental guidelines.
• Sells products which are profitable for the company, including Helena and basic supplier products.
• Assigns duties to team members, evaluates performance, and trains employees.
• Maintains credit information and administers the approved credit policy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Works well with others

Confidential information handling

English proficiency

Spanish language (advantage)

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Safety/regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Five years agri experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Branch Manager directs and manages production, distribution, marketing operations and all employees working in the branch. This position is bonus eligible and a company vehicle is also provided.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Develops and implements selling activities to dealer and/or grower customers in marketing territory to achieve maximum sales and profitability.
• Develops and implements operational procedures for efficient distribution of all product lines in compliance with Helena safety and environmental guidelines.
• Sells products which are profitable for the company, including both Helena and basic supplier products which require visiting customers and vendors at their places of business.
• Recognizes changes in the market resulting from environmental, economic or competitive conditions and develops sales strategies to meet those changes to remain at the top or increase sales penetration.
• Emphasizes commitment to the sale of Helena proprietary products.
• Assigns duties to location team members, evaluates the performance of the team and motivates and trains employees to assure maximum utilization of location staff.
• Acquires knowledge and skills to meet the needs of a changing customer and product mix.
• Effectively resolves customer complaints, application and service problems, distribution and inventory needs and employee issues.
• Develops and maintains credit information on all customers, administers the approved credit policy of Helena consistently and collects receivables in a timely manner.
• Ensures the company image is developed and maintained favorably with customers and suppliers.
• Implements location sales plans for products promoted, customer pricing, sales strategy, market development, volume increases, new customer contacts and approved credit policy.
• Supports and assists division leadership in any other important functions necessary for the location or division operations.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Manages other members of the team.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Five years of work experience in agriculture, or similar field, is required.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of fertilizer operations is preferred.
• Organizational skills.
• Works well with others.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal and state regulations (OSHA, DOT, etc.)
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Travel by various means up to 50% of the time is required.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

BEING A LEADER AT HELENA

At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods .

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helencareers.com/benefits.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Number

26-1234

Location

Warriors Mark (PA)-10184

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

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