Branch Manager

Sylvite is a multinational, privately owned, business headquartered in Burlington Ontario providing critical products and services in the agricultural and transportation sectors.
- Agriculture - Sylvite provides a full supply chain solution for crop input products such as fertilizer, seed and pesticides.Transportation - The transportation group at Sylvite not only coordinates part of the agricultural supply chain, but also provides logistics services to a large customer base, transporting goods throughout Canada and the United States.

This position reports to the General Manager, Agri-Services

Budgeting and Financial Reporting:

- Develop local strategies and execute the branch business plan to meet company sales goals and profitability.
- Develop recommendations for annual capital expenditures.
- Complete and manage the expense budget for branches within areas of responsibility.
- Manage warehouses and inventory control.

Operations Management:

- Oversee retail branch operations including personnel and equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate blending, packaging, delivery of retail customer orders.
- Responsible for the service level to customers from the retail branch
- Maintain all licences and inspections related to warehousing and storage.
- Ensure the efficient processing of customer orders, from sales to the necessary operational units (blending, packaging)
- Responsible for accurate documentation, Thede Ward / Agre processing
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.

Sales Management:

- Work with management team to develop long-term sales strategy for the businesses.
- Hire and develop sales staff; coordinate sales training / programs.
- Manage the sales team and related resources to deliver profitable growth.
- Prepare action plans by individuals for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
- Joint visits to key customers with sales reps
- Coordinate with Office Manager re administrative and customer service functions relative to the support to the sales team

Employee Relations:

- Lead, develop, retain and coach team to exceed business targets and direct members of staff.
- Authority to hire staff for the branches; additions to headcount as approved by the General Manager
- Evaluate performance of direct reports for attainment of objectives as well as for compliance with established policies and procedures
- Discipline of staff up to and including recommendation for termination

Company Knowledge and Mutual Support:

- Become knowledgeable about all Sylvite divisions and the products and services they provide to customers.
- Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible.
- Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units.
- Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team.
- Provide positive feedback to others, when possible, coach others for success.
- Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations.
- Must contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations
- Recommend opportunities for reducing costs.

Key Personal Attributes Required for the Position:

- Strong Business Acumen
- Ability to Develop Business Relationships and Partnerships
- Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Superior Negotiation Skills
- Ability to lead and direct others; ability to foster a teamwork environment.
- Ability to motivate, coach and mentor staff; manage change; mediate and resolve conflict.
- Communication Skills; Presentation Skills

Education, Experience and / or Training Requirements:

- 8+ years in a Management Position
- 5+ years in Agriculture or related industry
- University degree in Business, related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in all Office Software, particularly Excel

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Agriculture or related industry: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Granton, ON (required)

Work Location: In person