Location Manager - Hugoton

American Implement, Inc.; Hugoton (KS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employer-paid Health Insurance for the

Employer-paid Life + AD&D Insurance

Employer-paid Short-term Disability

MASA Medical Transport Solutions

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Credit Union

And more...

Job summary

American Implement, Inc. seeks a Location Manager to lead our western Kansas team. The role focuses on achieving the location's business plan, guiding sales and operations, and delivering exceptional service to farmers and customers.

The position is full-time exempt with a base wage starting at $85k, plus monthly and annual incentives, a company vehicle or allowance, and relocation assistance for the right candidate. EOE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agriculture sales required.
• 3-5 years management experience preferred.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Executes the business plan and achieves financial performance including sales and budgets.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers and resolves issues.
• Leads regular department and employee meetings and communicates store values.
• Oversees safety, maintenance, and appearance of the location.
• Represents the company for sale of machinery to key customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, collaborative leader who is willing to help others reach their full potential? Do you have a proven track record of hitting sales goals? Do you have a passion for John Deere and for serving your local farmers and community? We are looking for a Location Manager who will lead our successful team in western Kansas. EOE

SUMMARY:

The Location Manager is responsible for the achievement of the location business plan objectives and fulfilling the expectations of all stakeholders (owners, customers, and employees). Provides leadership in evaluating, allocating, and managing human, physical and financial resources for the location. Optimizes the profitable growth of the business, the personal growth of employees, and the satisfaction of customers.

COMPENSATION:

Total earning potential will vary depending on sales success and the overall performance of the location.

• Full-time Exempt Position
• Base Wage Starting at $85k
• Monthly & Annual Incentive
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate; eligibility based on geographic distance.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• Employer-paid Health Insurance for employee
  • Optional Dependent Health
• Employer-paid Life + AD&D Insurance for employee
  • Optional Voluntary Life + AD&D Insurance for employee & dependents
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Optional MASA Medical Transport Solutions
• Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit Union
• And more...

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Executes the business plan and achieves financial performance, including sales, budgets and cost control, according to established goals.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all existing and new customers and resolves any elevated customer issues.
• Ensures that appropriate communication takes place within and across all departments at the store location which includes leading regular department management staff meetings and all employee meetings.
• Communicates the dealership values, principles, vision and mission within their location.
• Communicates with other store managers to implement best practices and consistent processes for all departments within the organization.
• Supports corporate managers in implementing changes in any department within the location.
• Ensures the successful planning and execution of marketing activities and events.
• Oversees safety, maintenance, security and a professional appearance of the facility and property for the location.
• Represents the company for the sale of machinery to key customers as needed.
• Provides input to the hiring, development and coaching, evaluation, and effectiveness of the management team and other employees within their store.
• Manages ongoing relationships with key John Deere personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in agriculture sales required, John Deere preferred.
• 3-5 years management experience preferred.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Experience dealing with elevated customer and employee issues.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Knowledge of Parts, Service, and Precision Ag Technology operations preferred.
• Knowledge of financial metrics and marketing experience.
• Solid analytical, business planning, problem solving, customer service, and both verbal & written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching overhead, must be able to regularly lift 25 lbs. without assistance, driving a vehicle, extensive hours on a computer, hearing normal tones, and seeing.

American Implement reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.