Location Manager - West Central FS - Donnellson, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.•Donnellson, IA

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Location Manager maximizes profitable sales through effective management, supervision, and leadership of the assigned location’s operations. This includes personnel, scheduling, assets, logistics, product handling, application services, and customer satisfaction. The manager leads and develops full-time and part-time employees and trains them to meet applicable regulatory and safety requirements. The role provides timely, professional product delivery and service; offers agronomic products, services, and recommendations to growers; and resolves customer inquiries and concerns. It also oversees inventory, equipment and facility maintenance, billing, team meetings, and use of Agvance planning, blending, and dispatch. The Location Manager collaborates with the sales team to improve location profitability and market growth, maintains a professional image and assigned vehicle, and promotes compliance with company, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Typically, an associate’s degree in agriculture or business, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience demonstrating knowledge of effective facility and personnel management.
Strong business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and team-development competencies.
Planning, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use a computer and other required technology to enhance business processes.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for the types of vehicles required; ability to travel independently and overnight as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits required for the position, including CDL.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons and as business conditions warrant.
Ability to lift 51–70 lbs.
Ability to work in occasional extreme weather, noisy conditions, environments with dust, fumes, chemicals, or electrical hazards when appropriate safety measures are used, and at varying heights.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of FS / GROWMARK agronomy products, services, and programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, supervise, coach, train, and develop full-time and part-time employees, including training on application procedures and technology.
Ensure timely, professional delivery and service of products and services using company-approved processes and procedures.
Provide agronomic products, services, and recommendations to growers, using soil testing, crop scouting, and other programs to support customer service.
Respond to customer inquiries and promptly resolve issues.
Order, maintain, and control inventory according to company guidelines.
Maintain the equipment and facilities, ensure their appearance, and keep required maintenance records.
Schedule and lead regular location team meetings.
Support and promote the use of Agvance planning, blending, and dispatch.
Oversee billing for products and services according to company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the sales team on plans to maximize location profitability and enhance market growth.
Maintain the assigned vehicle to company standards, follow the uniform policy, and present a professional image.
Follow and promote applicable Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.