Branch Manager

About Sylvite:
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

Job Responsibilities:
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

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

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kent Bridge, ON N0P 1V0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- management: 8 years (preferred)
- Agriculture or related industry: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person