Location Manager

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.  

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do. To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.  Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few.  It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to "Start Here. Grow Here."

POSITION SUMMARY  

The agronomy location manager directly manages the work and interaction of groups within the location. With a focus on safety, compliance and customer service, this position oversees all daily functions within a specified location. This work would include managing customer relationships, budgeting, profit and loss stewardship, and managing staff. Carries out supervisory functions in accordance with applicable laws and Agtegra's policies and safety culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Communicates and promotes agronomic products, services, and programs that meet customer needs.
• Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with the Agtegra’s polices, principles, and procedures on fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products.
• Communicate and interact regularly with agronomy department regarding various sales programs and operational logistics. 
• Directs employees in all aspects of operations including unloading, loading, application, walk-in sales, and product deliveries.
• Develops best efficiency practices for our products, machines, and employees.
• Work with regional dispatch to best utilize products, machines, and employees.
• Works in conjunction with sales manager to plan and direct sales.
• Creates an annual business plan that will help forecast and budget for the upcoming year’s financials.
• Responsible for maintaining a profitable location through expense management, revenue maximization, and risk management.
• Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices. 
• Provide leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
• Makes on-farm calls and deliveries to solidify customer relationships.
• Must have willingness to learn all aspects of the business and be prepared to proficiently execute any task that is required.
• Utilize forecasts and software programs while relying on experience to help manage inventory control.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by upper management, may include participating in meetings, training, recruiting, community relations, or committees. 
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two (2) years related experience or training; or combination of education and experience. 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. 
• English Proficiency.
• Must be 18 years or older. 
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures  
• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet. 
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• CDL 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

 Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.