Location Manager - Sublette

American Implement; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Health Insurance

Optional Dependent Health

Employer-paid Life + AD&D Insurance

Optional Voluntary Life + AD&D for you

Employer-paid Short-term Disability

Optional MASA Medical Transport

Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Credit Union

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

American Implement in western Kansas is seeking a Location Manager to lead the team toward the location's business plan, sales growth, and customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with farmers and the community.

You will manage operations, staff, and safety while representing the company in selling John Deere machinery to key customers and ensuring excellent service. A track record in agricultural sales and people management is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agriculture sales.
• 3-5 years management experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge of financial metrics and marketing experience.
• Strong analytical, business planning, problem solving, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Business planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

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 team in western Kansas to continuous and increased success. 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 your sales success and the overall performance of your location.

• Base Wage, Depending on Experience
• Monthly & Annual Incentive
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Relocation Assistance

BENEFITS

• 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.