Branch Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five years of work experience in agriculture or a similar field required.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations, including OSHA and DOT.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet all company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle.
• Ability to travel by various means up to 50% of the time.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Reliable and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of fertilizer operations is preferred.
• Spanish communication skills are valuable at Helena.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement selling activities for dealer and/or grower customers in the marketing territory to achieve maximum sales and profitability.
• Develop and implement operational procedures for efficient distribution of all product lines in compliance with Helena safety and environmental guidelines.
• Sell profitable products, including Helena and basic supplier products, by visiting customers and vendors at their places of business.
• Monitor environmental, economic, and competitive market changes and develop sales strategies in response.
• Emphasize sales of Helena proprietary products.
• Assign duties to location team members, evaluate performance, and motivate and train employees to make effective use of branch staff.
• Acquire knowledge and skills to meet the needs of a changing customer and product mix.
• Resolve customer complaints, application and service problems, distribution and inventory needs, and employee issues.
• Develop and maintain customer credit information, administer Helena's approved credit policy consistently, and collect receivables in a timely manner.
• Maintain a favorable company image with customers and suppliers.
• Implement location sales plans, including product promotion, customer pricing, sales strategy, market development, volume increases, new customer contacts, and approved credit policy.
• Support division leadership with other functions necessary for location or division operations.
• Manage other team members and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Complete other work-related duties assigned by the leader, maintain reliable and regular attendance, and follow company policies and procedures.
• Carry out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Position is bonus eligible.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day.
• Earn up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 5% starting on the first day; the match may increase up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on the company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free term life insurance at one times annual base pay.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.