Job DescriptionPosition Overview: This position is responsible for the operations and profitability of the location. This role includes customer relationship development, personnel growth, facility and equipment optimization, financial management and short & long-term planning for the location. This role is responsible for Agronomy functions at this location.Duties and Responsibilities:Include but are not limited toMeet location goalsDevelop location personnel capabilities including assisting in hiring, coaching, training, performance management and assigning key tasksSupport the Regional Manager in driving sales growth including assigning accounts to salespeople, calling on accounts and working with Sales Specialists on accounts, monitoring customer satisfaction through ongoing dialogue and identifying potential prospectsSupervise mixing, loading and dispatchManage facility inventory including forecasting product needs, anticipating inventory needs and purchasing products through approved suppliersManage facility finances including sales and expense budgeting and management, billing, accounts receivable & payables and managing prepaysManage facility assets including routine maintenance of facility and equipment replacement plans, and driver equipment inspectionsMake Crop Protection and fertility recommendations including Co-Alliance Connect, DataOnTouch farm and field plans, mapping and recordkeepingManage location recordkeeping including internal financial and customer production & financial recordsManage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training, and ongoing site inspectionsDevelop short- and long-term plans for the locationSkills and Qualifications:Demonstrate essential abilities including personnel management, communications, customer focus and decision makingBasic Agronomy knowledge and skills (insect, weed and disease identification, fertility)Financial knowledge including reading and understanding financial statementsMust have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain all acceptable certifications, licenses and permitsAbility and willingness to work long hours and be on-call, as business conditions warrantEducation and Experience:Bachelor or Associate degree in agricultural, or business; or five years or more of related work experience
