Feed & Animal Health Retail Lead

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC; El Campo (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Agricultural Cooperative Inc. is seeking a Feed & Animal Health Manager for its El Campo location to lead day-to-day operations, drive department sales, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional service to producers, ranchers, and retail customers in the region.

The role emphasizes growth opportunities, strong product knowledge, and cross-location collaboration to ensure consistency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across United Ag stores.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of livestock feed, animal health products, and agricultural operations preferred.
• Experience in retail, feed sales, agricultural operations, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and analyze product performance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for customer visits and deliveries.

Responsabilités

• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with agricultural producers, ranchers, and retail customers.
• Conduct proactive sales outreach to current customers and prospective clients to grow department sales.
• Provide product recommendations and solutions that support customer operations while driving profitability for United Ag.
• Conduct on-site customer visits when needed to strengthen partnerships and identify operational needs.
• Maintain a high level of customer service both in-store and in the field.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and non-performing inventory.
• Monitor inventory trends, turnover rates, and department profitability.
• Identify and introduce new products that align with customer demand and market opportunities.
• Monitor slow-moving inventory and make recommendations for markdowns, transfers, or discontinuation when necessary.
• Coordinate feed ordering for bagged feed products and assist with bulk feed ordering as needed.
• Support efficient inventory movement across United Ag retail locations when appropriate.
• Ensure warehouse, feed storage areas, and outdoor workspaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist in coordinating bulk feed deliveries and operational logistics.
• Work collaboratively with other store managers and departments when operational support is needed.
• Support daily store operations during peak seasons, staffing shortages, or business demands.
• Maintain compliance with company safety procedures and operational standards.
• Monitor department profitability and margin performance.
• Assist with managing department expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support collection efforts related to customer accounts receivable when needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and inventory controls are followed.
• Provide leadership, training, and daily direction to assigned staff.
• Support a team-focused environment that promotes accountability, professionalism, and strong customer service.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members as needed.
• Communicate operational needs, customer feedback, and department opportunities to leadership.
• Support other United Ag retail locations when operational needs arise.
• Assist during seasonal agricultural demands, emergency situations, or special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager or Retail Division Manager.

Connaissances

Livestock feed knowledge

Retail inventory management

Customer relationship

Product performance analysis

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Valid driver’s license

Description du poste

United Agricultural Cooperative Inc. is seeking a Feed & Animal Health Manager for its El Campo location to lead day-to-day operations, drive department sales, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional service to producers, ranchers, and retail customers in the region.

The role emphasizes growth opportunities, strong product knowledge, and cross-location collaboration to ensure consistency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across United Ag stores.