Agronomy Department Manager

About Pro Cooperative

Our Mission: Building lasting partnerships by being PROactive, PROgressive and PROfessional.

Our Vision: To provide premier services to every customer through personalized relationships, whole farm solutions,
and advanced technical knowledge.

Our Core Values:

• Trust - working to earn TRUST every day, operating with reliability and integrity.

• Service – SERVING others with understanding, respect and care.

• Fun – having FUN building a Positive Team and Family Spirit while removing barriers and letting people do what

• Safety - Ensuring the SAFETY of our people; doing what’s best to create the safest environment now and for the

Job purpose

The Agronomy Manager is responsible for covering all aspects of the agronomy division: purchasing inputs, setting sales
prices, coordinating the storage, distribution and application of fertilizer, chemicals and seed, and the overall profitability
of the agronomy division. This position is also responsible for the hiring, mentoring, training and providing direction to
the agronomy sales staff.

The Agronomy Manager will direct, promote, and coordinate the department in a manner that will optimize Pro
Cooperative’s market share and profits, improve Pro Cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve Pro Cooperative’s mission and
goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Duties and responsibilities

These are the basic duties and responsibilities of the position and must be performed competently.

• Develop annual sales, marketing, and communication plans for developing business and goal achievement in

• Create a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement.

• Recommend sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.

• Define and oversee sale staff compensation and incentive programs that motivate the sales teams to achieve their

• Define sales processes that drive desired sales outcomes and identify improvement where and when required.

• Provide accurate and detailed sales forecasting and prepare sales budgets.

• Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities.

• Leads the agronomy team by example to achieve group goals and objectives set for revenue, profitability and

• Provide annual business plans, operating budgets and financial projections; provide capital asset needs analysis,

• Establish and implement a program for agronomy operations to include housekeeping, safety and equipment

• Manage the agronomy department according to department objectives to provide patrons with prompt, courteous

to enhance employee effectiveness and improve member relations.

• Establish and implement short-term goals that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operations,

• Utilize personnel and equipment within the footprint of Pro Cooperative to provide excellent customer service and

• Establish product and service pricing consistently with competitive conditions, operating costs, and profit and

• Oversee market and input supply risk management utilizing strategies that limit undue risk to Pro Cooperative

• Oversee logistics management, inventory and supply chain.

• Develop a strong business relationship with key customers and ensure team members provide outstanding,

• Ensure consistent compliance with regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other committees as assigned by Chief Executive Officer.

• Understand and maintain the professional image of Pro Cooperative.

• Establish cohesive working relations with other Pro Cooperative employees, its patrons and vendors to establish a

• Complete training and attend meetings/workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as

• Inform the Chief Executive Officer of all relevant departmental issues in a timely manner.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Pro Cooperative’s policies, including Pro Cooperative’s safety

Minimum experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university plus 7 years of agriculture retail experience, and 2

• Minimum of five years of proven experience in a supervisory role preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License. Possess a driving record that meets or exceeds Pro Cooperative driving guidelines.

• Key competencies include budget, communication, decision making, leadership and teamwork.

• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.

• Available to work extended hours when needed.

ACTIVITY FREQUENY ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
Bending/Stooping Occasionally (1%-33%) Sitting Constantly (67%-100%)
Climbing-stairs, ladders, slope Occasionally (1%-33%) Standing Occasionally (1%-33%)
Crawling Occasionally (1%-33%) Twisting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Grasping/Handling Constantly (67%-100%) Walking Frequently (34%-66%)
Kneeling Occasionally (1%-33%) Balancing Occasionally (1%-33%)
Neck Flexion/Extension Frequently (34%-66%) Squatting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Reaching Forward Frequently (34%-66%) Change of Position Frequently (34%-66%)
Reaching Overhead Occasionally (1%-33%) In/Out of Machine Occasionally (1%-33%)

Physical effort typically applied while performing this job.

LIFT/CARRYING FREQUENY PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENCY
1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 1 – 10 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)

Working conditions typically encountered o this job.

CONDITION FREQUENY CONDITION FREQUENCY
Dust Occasionally (1%-33%) Chemical Agents Frequently (34%-66%)
Excessive Heat Occasionally (1%-33%) Fumes, Odors Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Cold Occasionally (1%-33%) Solvents, Petroleum Products Occasionally (1%-33%)
Noise Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A
Vibration Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A






Job specific conditions/demands typically encountered on this job

CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENY CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENCY
Driving –
Vehicle/Equipment

Frequently (34%-66%) Power Tools/Equipment Occasionally (1%-33%)

Indoors Constantly (67%-100%) Hearing Frequently (34%-66%)
Outdoors Occasionally (1%-33%) Talking Frequently (34%-66%)