Location Manager

CFS; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA contribution

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Defined Benefit Pension

Matching 401(k)

Clothing and boot program

Job summary

CFS in Minnesota seeks a Branch Manager to oversee daily operations, drive sales, and lead staff to meet customer needs and branch goals.

This role requires knowledge of agriculture and cooperatives, along with CDL/Hazmat eligibility, safety focus, and strong customer relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with customers and employees.
• Knowledge of agriculture and cooperatives.
• Working knowledge of computers and computerized accounting.
• Maintain a valid CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Maintain DOT medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all operational and business aspects of the branch location.
• Provide direction to employees assisting with the location's operations.
• Assist Regional Sales Agronomists with sales order entry and coordination of sales.
• Manage all aspects of customer service for the location – answer questions, load products, resolve billing issues.
• Ensure all products at that location are accurately received into inventory and invoiced out.
• Communicate with and maintain good relationships with customers, resolving complaints quickly and fairly.
• Strive to increase sales.
• Coordinate labor requirements with other locations and departments.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; observe OSHA regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service orientation

Education

Post high school training in business management or ag fields

Job description

Description

Position Objective:

In this job, the team member will manage a branch location according to cooperative goals and guidelines, providing products and services to meet customer’s needs and provide leadership and direction to the employees that produce desired financial and customer service results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise all operational and business aspects of the branch location
• Provide direction to employees assisting with the location’s operations
• Assist Regional Sales Agronomists with sales order entry and coordination of sales
• Manage all aspects of customer service for the location – answer questions, wait on customers, resolve billing issues/corrections, load products, etc.
• Ensure all products at that location are accurately received into inventory and invoiced out.
• Communicate with and maintain good relationships with customers, resolving complaints quickly, fairly and within company policies.
• Strive to increase sales.
• Implement housekeeping, maintenance and identification programs for the facility and assigned vehicles/equipment
• Coordinate the labor requirements in cooperation with other locations and departments
• Communicate to management the labor and equipment needs, repair and facility improvement requests
• Observe and enforce all company policies
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties and projects as requested by supervisor or management

Requirements

Licensing, Certification and Qualifications:

• Post high school training in business management or ag related fields or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate well with customers and employees
• Knowledge of agriculture and cooperatives
• Working knowledge of computers and computerized accounting
• Knowledge of agricultural supply products and sales and grain marketing
• Maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Maintain required Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification
• Maintain insurability requirements in accordance with property and casualty insurance guidelines

Working Environment: Will be subject to outdoor temperature fluctuations, bouncing or jolting. Ability to work extended hours.

Physical Demands: Able to lift and carry 25 to 80 pounds; climb ladders and steps; reach above, below and at shoulder level; work on or with moving machinery; have full use of arms, hands, legs; have good finger dexterity; subject to twisting motions

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of this job.

CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:

• Health- with company HSA contribution , Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer