Management Associate Trainee

Southern States Cooperative•Mebane, NC

About The Position

Entry-level management training position created for recent college graduates of AS, BA, BS or MS Degree programs or individuals with a minimum of 2 years sales experience. Position goal is to develop baseline management, merchandising, sales, and operations skills with the intent of development into retail management/leadership positions for Southern States.

Requirements

Education: A.S., B.A. or B.S Degree, or a minimum of 2 years sales experience at SSC, or in a related retail environment.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years sales experience at SSC, or in a related retail environment.
Requires valid Driver's License
Must possess strong presentation and communication skills
Must possess skills in Microsoft Office and Windows based programs
Further progression in the management job group frequently requires relocation

Nice To Haves

Previous Southern States work experience a plus.
Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain)
CDL / hazmat endorsement (or ability to obtain)
Restricted Chemical License (or ability to obtain)
Petroleum and/or Propane Certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Support management team and store staff in delivering sales and customer service to customers entering the retail location. Build knowledge of the operation by shadowing key positions at the retail store level.
Complete all assignments outlined in the SSC Management Development Program for the purpose of gaining knowledge of SSC's products, services and resources for generating increased sales for SSC. Attend all training functions associated with the SSC Management Development Program.
Work directly with the General Manager and the local Store Manager to plan growth and development experiences designed to build knowledge of management responsibilities at the retail operation.
Work with inventory management, stock shelves, merchandise new/existing internal and external products, perform general housekeeping procedures, perform inventory counts, unload and deliver products as needed.
Operate all types of Southern States computer systems at the store location. (Point of Sale, Statesnet, telephones, 2-way radios, and voice mail).
Operate all types of Southern States equipment at the store location. (Loaders, mixers, elevators, pick-ups, and delivery equipment if required) -- may require commercial driver's license and DOT certification.
Attend all employee and safety meetings; build positive rapport with co-workers and customers.
Build knowledge of corporate contacts and vendor sources for product and business information.
Work with the local store leadership to determine key tactics and budgeted goals to obtain the projected operating objectives and budget targets.
Accompany the store manager on some farm sales calls, and in some cases local Board Meetings.
Perform all other job functions as assigned.
Territory in NC or SC.