Farm Store Manager
About The Position
WHAT'S MY NEXT CAREER AS THE FARM STORE MANAGER GOING TO LOOK LIKE? Your next career will be highlighted by: Oversee daily sales, retail, warehouse and overall performance of the store Implement merchandise and retail/sales strategies, lead customer support initiatives, train and supervise store team members Responsible for the growth and success of the store's production and profitability efforts WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? As the Store Manager, you will be eligible for several benefits, including: Competitive Pay & Career Advancement, 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 and Leadership Training and Development opportunities WHAT CAN I EXPECT? This position will be tasked with some of the following key objectives: Collaborate with store team to develop strategies for achieving daily/weekly/monthly sales goals Work with customers on concerns or challenges, as well as looking for opportunities for new accounts and 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 Some positions will have the following work environment qualities. This position will predominantly be located inside of our store, but may work outdoors when assisting with the nursery or helping with the warehouse Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push and pull to help with product movement, as well as operating a pallet jack will be required For a full list of physical requirements, please reach out to our HR department WHO WILL I BE WORKING FOR? You will be working for a company rooted in the cooperative world, with history dating back to 1933, operating in the divisions of Agronomy, Energy, Animal Health and Farm Supplies. EverGRO Cooperative is built on the relationships we grow with our customers, without their support, business, and loyalty we would not be the successful Coop we are today! EverGRO fosters an environment founded on the following values. Trust : we provide dependable & reliable services Quality Products : we offer a variety of reputable products Superior Customer Service : we strive to provide options & solutions to our customer's challenges Growth & Development : we value the talent within our team & encourage their growth both professionally and personally WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? No matter the position, EverGRO will always be looking for candidates that are: c reative, a daptable, c ommitted and p assionate. For this role, we are looking for talent that can bring to the table the following. A combination of completed coursework OR degree completion and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience or education required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of retail management experience, preferably in agriculture or farm store operations, with specialized knowledge of related merchandise & services
- At least 5 years of experience in a demonstrated leadership position; direct supervision of a team
- Able and willing to work Saturdays when/if needed (especially during seasonal demands)
- A valid Driver's License
- Willing to train and obtain Forklift Certification & Propane Dispensing through on the job training
Nice To Haves
- Experience within agriculture, i.e., farming, growing, farm management, etc.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily sales, retail, warehouse and overall performance of the store
- Implement merchandise and retail/sales strategies
- Lead customer support initiatives
- Train and supervise store 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 concerns or challenges, as well as looking for opportunities for new accounts and 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
Benefits
- Competitive Pay & Career Advancement
- 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
- 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
