Branch Manager - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC • Maple Park, IL

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About The Position

The Branch Manager directs and manages production, distribution, marketing operations, and all employees working in the branch. The role is bonus eligible and includes a company vehicle. The manager oversees team members and carries out leadership responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

The position requires regular travel by various means up to 50% of the time. Work takes place in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather, with potential exposure to outdoor elements, moving equipment or mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and electrical shock. Physical activities include extensive use of the hands; talking, hearing, walking, standing and sitting; standing for eight hours or more; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more; overhead reaching up to and including 25 pounds; climbing, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending and stooping; and working below knee level or above shoulder level for short periods.

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five years of work experience in agriculture or a similar field required.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations, including OSHA and DOT.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet all company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle.
• Ability to travel by various means up to 50% of the time.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities and work in the described environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of fertilizer operations is preferred.
• Spanish communication skills are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement selling activities for dealer and/or grower customers in the marketing territory to maximize sales and profitability.
• Develop and implement operational procedures for efficient distribution of product lines in compliance with company safety and environmental guidelines.
• Sell profitable products, including Helena and basic supplier products, by visiting customers and vendors at their places of business.
• Monitor environmental, economic, and competitive market changes and develop sales strategies in response.
• Emphasize the sale of Helena proprietary products.
• Assign duties to location team members, evaluate performance, and motivate and train employees to make effective use of staff.
• Acquire knowledge and skills to address changing customer and product mixes.
• Resolve customer complaints, application and service problems, distribution and inventory needs, and employee issues.
• Develop and maintain customer credit information, administer company credit policy consistently, and collect receivables in a timely manner.
• Maintain a favorable company image with customers and suppliers.
• Implement location sales plans covering promoted products, customer pricing, sales strategy, market development, volume growth, new customer contacts, and approved credit policy.
• Support division leadership with other functions necessary for location or division operations.
• Manage and provide leadership to team members, including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Drive a company vehicle when required and follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance and perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Position is bonus eligible.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the employee's first day.
• Earn up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 5% beginning on the first day, increasing up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount.
• Company-match vesting after three years and 1,000 hours of service.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free term life insurance at one times annual base pay.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager