Location Manager - Illiopolis, IL

Prairieland FS • Illiopolis, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Location Manager oversees the operations, profitability, and growth of a designated agronomy location. The role ensures high-quality customer service while maximizing productivity and cost-efficiency, and manages staff, inventory, equipment, and sales functions. The Location Manager also works with administrative and marketing teams to implement company programs and support customer satisfaction.

The role requires managing day-to-day location operations, leading employees, driving sales and operational improvements, and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community. It involves physical labor, fieldwork, and equipment operation, as well as working in varied weather conditions and outside normal hours during peak planting and harvesting seasons to meet business demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience; the posting describes the degree or equivalent experience as preferred.
• Obtain a valid CDL with required endorsements, such as HazMat or Tanker, within six months of employment and maintain a clean driving record.
• Obtain all required federal and state pesticide licenses within the first six months of employment.
• Strong knowledge of retail agricultural products.
• In-depth understanding and experience in agricultural operations management, including its principles and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy products, fieldwork, and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow safety and compliance standards and work in various weather conditions, during peak planting and harvesting seasons, and outside normal hours as needed to meet deadlines and demands.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to advise customers effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customers.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience demonstrating leadership in managing a location.
• Proven experience in agricultural retail operations.
• Experience with agricultural technology and precision farming tools.
• Experience in fieldwork and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day agronomy location operations, including scheduling, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and logistics.
• Lead and manage a team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales growth, improve customer service, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with marketing specialists to provide tailored customer solutions, including crop protection input products, nutrient management, seed recommendations, and energy products.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Manage the location budget, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and a company-funded pension.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, air evacuation, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Uniform program and discounts.
• Advancement and service recognition opportunities.
• Retirement recognition.

What This Job Offers

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