Agro Manager

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day execution of the Agro Centre and will:

- Provide operational direction and oversight on implementing programs and policies for the Agro Centre in the areas of brand, customer service levels, quality, and timeliness of delivery
- Build strong customer relationships and oversee the execution of sales strategies for the Agro Centre through managing and growing current customers and identifying and pursuing growth opportunities
- Oversee the execution of marketing and merchandising including displays, promotions, and pricing
- Ensure standards are achieved on all safety, environmental, and asset protection policies and procedures and overseeing the safe handling and storage of inventory and equipment for the location
- Prepare, administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to pricing, sales margins, expenses, and inventory
- Provide leadership to the Agro Centre team, including recruitment, goal setting, performance management, training, and development of team members

Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:

- You have a Degree in Agriculture
- You have 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience or a combination of education and experience
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives

At Central Alberta Co-op, we are proud to offer a supportive working environment based on our values of excellence, integrity, and responsibility. Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

This posting will remain open until May 10, 2024 and then open until filled. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references. If for any reason you have difficulty uploading documents, please fill out the Work History and Education sections.

We appreciate your interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.