Location Manager

FS System; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

South Central FS is seeking a Location Manager for Vandalia, IL to oversee sales, operations, and marketing at the local site. Lead and train staff to achieve profitable growth and excellent service.

The role emphasizes developing local marketing plans, managing inventory, controlling costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining a professional appearance and company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to obtain CDL with endorsements.
• Willingness to travel overnight.
• Experience in sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Generate new sales and maintain current business.
• Develop and execute marketing plans for the location.
• Provide value added agronomic products, services and recommendations.
• Monitor location expenses and inventory levels.
• Maintain price structure and inventory integrity to prevent shrinkage.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (EHS/OSHA/DOT).
• Attend required meetings and training programs.
• Travel as needed and possible overnight stays.

Skills

Sales management

Marketing planning

Public relations

Budgeting

Inventory control

Safety compliance

CDL required

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Location Manager - South Central FS, Inc. - Vandalia, IL

Company: South Central FS

City: Vandalia

State: IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Coordinate all sales, operations, public relations and control activities within the location in a profitable manner. Train, organize and direct employees in a fashion, which will generate and increase profitable sales and adequate levels of service. Cooperate with other supervisory personnel to ensure overall company growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Generate new sales and maintain current business.
• Maintain a current competitive analysis and report all potential competitor status changes to the Manager.
• Develop marketing activities that include account acquisition in conjunction with sales people.
• Develop and communicate all marketing plans and conduct all training necessary to implement those plans for your location, support company goals and objectives.
• Provide value added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects.
• Monitor and control location expenses.
• Maintain price structure for the location.
• Maintain inventory levels within guidelines.
• Maintain a current inventory in salable conditions.
• Control inventory shrinkage.li>
• Monitor compliance of all safety activities and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned vehicle according to company standards.
• Wear required company uniform and maintain a clean professional appearance.
• Attend all required meetings and training programs.
• Perform public relations functions by maintaining contacts with Farm Bureau, FFA chapters, 4‑H programs, ag related businesses and organizations.
• Ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Must obtain and maintain a CDL with endorsements.
• Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures. EHS, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures must be adhered to at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 5 years of related work experience.

We are dedicated to supporting the long‑term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work‑life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well‑being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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