Farm Store Manager
About The Position
Oversee daily sales, retail, warehouse and overall performance of the farm store. Implement merchandise and retail strategies, lead customer support initiatives and train & develop team members. Responsible for the growth and success of the store's production and profitability efforts. Collaborate with store team to develop strategies for achieving daily/weekly/monthly sales goals. Work with customers on challenges, as well as look for opportunities for new potential accounts & market growth. Implement and maintain staffing needs and scheduling. Serve as subject matter expert for merchandise and services within the store. Manage proper product usage, drive inventory counts and management of supplies – anticipating customer needs and market demands.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of work experience in retail, preferably in agriculture with specialized knowledge of related merchandise & services
- At least 5 years of experience in a demonstrated leadership position; direction and supervising others
- Experience managing inventory control/management processes
- A valid Driver's License
- Willing to train and obtain Forklift Certification and Propane Dispensing Certification
- A passion and enthusiasm to work with our cooperative customers to help improve and overcome any challenges related to their needs
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- A knack for relationship building and problem-solving
- A desire to learn, grow and work as a cross-functional team member with other divisions
Nice To Haves
- A combination of completed coursework OR degree completion and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience or education required.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push and pull to help with product movement, as well as operating a pallet jack will be required
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily sales, retail, warehouse and overall performance of the farm store
- Implement merchandise and retail strategies
- Lead customer support initiatives and train & develop team members
- Responsible for the growth and success of the store's production and profitability efforts
- Collaborate with store team to develop strategies for achieving daily/weekly/monthly sales goals
- Work with customers on challenges, as well as look for opportunities for new potential accounts & market growth
- Implement and maintain staffing needs and scheduling
- Serve as subject matter expert for merchandise and services within the store
- Manage proper product usage, drive inventory counts and management of supplies – anticipating customer needs and market demands
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive 401k Company Match with Immediate Vesting
- Medical Options including Health Savings Account plans that include Employer Contributions
- Dental/Vision/Various Other Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time
- Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Company Cell Phone
- Tuition/Continued Learning Reimbursement
- Advance Payroll Hardship Requests
- Leadership Training and Development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
