AgCall Human Resources East12 Margaret Court, St Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B7
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Manager- Crop Input Supply
| Reference #: | JA-3157 |
| Posted: | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Expiry: | Dec 27, 2009 |
| Location: | Southern Ontario-North of the GTA |
Manager- Crop Input Supply
Our client is a successful, growing crop input supply company with a proven business model and solid market share in their trading area. They seek a sales and management professional to join their team in a key role.
This individual will be responsible for providing overall direction, management and supervision to all aspects of the farm supply branch. A high level of customer service and expertise is required to encourage continued growth in the farm services client base and company profitability. In addition, the successful candidate will play a vital role in key customer sales and account management.
Opportunity: This is a unique opportunity with the potential for partnership/equity in the company.
The Branch Manager will report to the General Manager, and work closely with head office personnel. This position will have the following direct reports: agronomist(s), operations staff (FT&PT), and office administration staff.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Operational: personnel management, policy adherence, assist in budget creation/monitoring, inventory management, assist in pricing strategies for location, on-time/accurate customer invoicing
- Credit: credit grants, monitor accounts and address outstanding/near outstanding accounts
- Sales: marketing, advertising, cold calling, customer contact pre/post sale, ability to “sell” the total experience to customers
- Communication: provide recognition, staff performance updates, ongoing feedback, new employee training, continuous communication with team and head office staff, conduct performance reviews
Key Qualifications include:
- Experience: 2 plus years in a similar role, post-secondary education in agriculture/agribusiness
- Skills & Abilities: excellent written and oral communication skills, clear understanding of financials/budgets, management/leadership experience with people and operations, agronomic/technical product knowledge and successful sales experience, computer experience (MS office, Outlook, other industry programs), valid driver’s license, CCA certification or ability to obtain.
Our client offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, full benefits package and a company vehicle. An equity opportunity is possible for the right person.
This is an immediate opportunity.
Interested applicants should submit an application form (see the links on this site) and contact Mike Bachner, Manager- Eastern Canada, at AgCall Human Resources toll free 866-519-2793 or via m.bachner@agcallhr.com for more details. All correspondence is confidential.
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