Assistant Agribusiness Manager (Brooks)

Co-op•Brooks, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

South Country Co-op is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented, and interpersonal savvy individual to join their team as an Assistant Agribusiness Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position based at their Brooks Agro location. The role requires trustworthiness, customer focus, and experience in Agro and Energy sectors. The Assistant Agribusiness Manager will report to the Agribusiness Manager and will be responsible for assisting in providing strategic direction and leadership within the Ag department. This includes assisting with the development and direction of the Ag/Energy Team to drive revenue and productivity growth, promoting high guest satisfaction, building relationships, and ensuring the integration of strategic plans with company operations.

Requirements

3-6 years’ experience in a retail environment with 1 year of Supervisory or Leadership experience
Hold a current class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract and the ability to travel across our trading areas.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook and Excel) and ability to manage computer files efficiently is required
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges and/or obstacles
A clear and solid understanding of and adherence to personnel policies, practices, and procedures and other operational issues faced by the department
Experience in developing relationships with external and internal customers on complex issues and transactions
Experience with coaching, developing and providing day-to-day direction and guidance, including performance management, training and development and providing feedback to other team members
Ability to provide guidance to team members in the interpretation and application of policies, practices and procedures.
Ability to control operational costs, maximize operational efficiency, and improve sales and growth margin
Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with departments, divisions, key business partners and customers

Nice To Haves

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Agribusiness preferred; or an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered
Agro product knowledge and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Agribusiness Manager in the development and achievement of financial results and facility budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses, and profits.
Participate in and implement strategies brought forth by the Agribusiness Manager areas of budget and corrective action.
Assist Agribusiness Manager in analyzing appropriate staff and scheduling levels to meet requirements of the department.
Work alongside the Agribusiness Manager in handling customer enquiries and complaints and managing them within an appropriate manner.
Assist in administrative requirements and ensure they are completed and submitted to the office to standard according to established guidelines.
Assist the Agribusiness Manager in ensuring staff are effectively identifying areas for improvement to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction across all levels of responsibility.
Participate in the execution of promotions including having promotional merchandise and POP material during the promotion period and ensuring that all staff are familiar with the promotional details and are promoting the products in it.