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Title posted on AgCareers.com - Agro Division Manager
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Lloydminster & District Co-op Ltd.
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Reporting to the CEO, the Agro Division Manager is a key member of the senior management team.  The Agro Division Manager has overall responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all agricultural operational activities.  This includes analyzing markets, specifying product/market requirements, branding, developing market messaging and sales strategy, inventory, management, building key partnerships, developing multi-channel marketing programs, facility maintenance, and fostering economic development in all agricultural offerings. Essential Functions of the Job:Oversee Neilburg, Lashburn and Lloydminster Agro operations – with responsibilities as outlined in the Agro Manager Job description.  Shape and develop departmental strategy, ensuring proper reporting structure within and between Agro operations.Ensure departmental strategies are applied consistently across all Agro operations.Identify opportunities and pursue areas for improvement within each operation.Advise CEO on strategic economic and business development opportunities, as well as key corporate planning issues that relate and impact the agricultural operations of the organization.Keep CEO informed about business activities, performance, opportunities, and recommend courses of action Develop operational goals for each Agro location which are aggressive, yet obtainable, and tied to long-term goals of the Association.Monitor division performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and corrective action, if necessary, is taken.Develop and maintain relationships with key clients including suppliers, customers and members. Develop operational budgets and ensure adherence to annual budgetsEnsure that inventory management is a priority, and that inventory accuracy is a primary focus of the agro division teams. Build organizational culture in which passion for exceptional customer service and continuous improvement is innateProvide safety leadership to all facilities and support the ongoing maintenance of COR designationsCollaborate with the Vice President of People and Culture on labor and employee relations matters in both a union and non-union setting; including managing the collective bargaining agreement, negotiations and grievance procedures.     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):Strong agricultural background with sales experience in crop protection products and farm supplies.Knowledge of business, financial, and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.Experience in budgeting and fiscal management.Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers; including mainstream office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem.Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate/implement options and solutionsAbility to motivate, develop, and direct people to perform at their highest potential with the ability to identify and place the best people in the right job.Ability to build and foster effective business relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and other departments within the organization.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.Highly organized with the ability to handle high work load of conflicting priorities. Education and Experience: A diploma or degree in Agriculture or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) accreditation, would be considered an asset.  8-10 years of progressive experience in Agriculture Retail; preferably at a leadership level.Eligibility for re- LocationLloydminster, SK
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source AgCareers.com #966917
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