Ag, Retail Manager

The Lloydminster & District Co-op is currently recruiting for an Ag Retail Manager for our Lloyd Agro South location. Essential Functions of the Job: Develops, implements, and executes marketing plans and sales budgets. Develops a marketing plan including detailed customer analysis (. seed acres, farm trends, Responsible for agri-products sales and grain volumes for assigned customers. Supervises the record keeping functions in recording sales and monies received, in maintaining inventory records, in requisitioning supplies in accordance to sales projections and movement of product within the market area. Supervises, trains, and conducts performance and development reviews on agriproducts staff. In conjunction with the Manager, participates in the development of sales and marketing programs for the market area. Responsible for agri-products sales within the location’s market area. Responsible for agri-products audit results as required. Prepares reports on specific developments and sales activities. Liaises with customers, competitors, Manager Agronomic Services and other appropriate industry personnel to promote agri-products. Responsible for invoicing and accounts receivables within the agriproduct’s location. Establishes and maintains procedures for the efficient and safe warehousing of all inventories with regard to space, accessibility and positioning. Responsible for agri-products center "presentation" including the displaying of inventory and promotional material in a manner which maximizes customer appeal and service. Prepares the annual operating/repair and maintenance budgets and recommends capital requirements to the Market Center Manager. Ensures staff receive appropriate safety and environmental training. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agr-products inventory management and sales. Must have good knowledge of agri-products and grain marketing. Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which result in the required level of knowledge, competencies, skills and abilities may be considered. Education and Experience: Diploma in Administration or Agriculture Requires Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification Must be working towards the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation Crop Protection Institute (CPI)  Forklift Operator and First Aid Certification Our employees receive competitive salaries, EFAP program, employee discount program, a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing learning opportunities, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.