Sr. Store Manager

Sr. Store Manager at UFA Department: Operations - Alberta Employment Type: Full-Time Requisition ID: 1321 Date Posted: October 30, 2025 Closing Date: November 13, 2025 or until filled Job Summary Reporting to the Regional Manager , the Sr. Store Manager , in addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of a single AgriBusiness operating facility, plays an integral role in leading strategic regional assignments and influencing successful business practices within their peer group. The position holder will balance the needs of a safe operating environment with UFA’s assets operating at a high level of efficiency, lead a customer-focused team, ensure accurate inventory, safeguard UFA’s assets, and deliver high-quality customer service. Responsibilities Ensure that company policies, best practices, and certifications are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Be the on-site lead for UFA’s safety culture; help achieve UFA’s safety targets through training, coaching, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Build a high-performance team that delivers on the operational efficiency targets for the operating assets and employees under their guidance. Manage all areas of the AgriBusiness operating facility to ensure the business is set up for sustainable financial growth. Reach and exceed all metric-based goals, including sales targets and revenue goals. Lead daily operations management and supervision of a high-volume, key market store including motivating and coaching staff to meet and exceed store sales targets. Ensure that staff are qualified and properly trained to perform the tasks or operate the equipment they are assigned to. Deliver on daily start-up checklists and tasks; ensure that short-term maintenance tasks are completed on time and of quality to maximize operating availability and efficiency. Ensure inventory is protected in compliance with UFA inventory management standards and practices to ensure high levels of accuracy and minimal losses. Ensure that destination agriculture products and services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. Maintain the visual presentation of product and accessories and ensuring they comply with corporate visual presentation and merchandising directives. Work directly with Sales and Service Representatives to increase customer experience. Manage existing customer relationships and reach out in market for post-purchase follow up and care. Ensure that sales leads generated by the team members reporting to them are transitioned to outstanding customer service standards. Collaborate with operations engineering, merchandising, or business support to operate with UFA standard operating procedures. Strategic Regional Assignments can include but not limited to: Ensure home store leads & sets a high bar of success. Lead, support and/or mentor additional farm store or management. Project management of key initiatives. Build a talent pipeline to meet organizational succession & growth plans. Regional travel on an assignment basis. Champion change initiatives. Qualifications College diploma or degree in business, retail management or other related discipline. 10+ years of demonstrating high standards in retail management with proven competence in sales & service, operational excellence, financial business acumen and people management. Agriculture or AgriBusiness background, interest, and aptitude is an asset. Strong organizational skills: ability to set daily and weekly priorities and maintain momentum through efficient and effective business planning with a focus on continuous improvement. Results-oriented leader with a proven track record of using accountability and performance metrics to drive desired behaviors and business outcomes in high performance teams. Skilled in setting measurable goals, coaching, developing, and managing diverse teams. Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills. Experience in inventory management. Strong salesmanship skills with a customer focus. Solid critical thinking, analytical and structured problem-solving skills. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and point-of-sale systems in a retail environment. Experience in change management. Capable of physical labour; capable of lifting up to 25 kg. Valid driver’s license. Travel required on an assignment basis. This is a safety-sensitive position as it will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment. You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together. UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing. A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities. Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results. Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work. We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths. Diversity Equity, and Belonging At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr