Store Manager - Theodore Agro Centre
Co-op · Theodore
Store Manager
Full Time
Theodore Agro Centre
What you’ll do: Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, you will be responsible for growing sales and building key customer relationships while providing strategic direction and leadership within all aspects of the store. The Theodore Agro Centre has a variety of offerings including Agro, Hardware, Gas pumps, Propane, Liquor and more. Working collaboratively with the Management team:
- You will actively seek opportunities to increase sales within the Theodore branch, implement marketing initiatives and sales strategies, adopt new products and build/manage key customer relationships to expand market share and achieve measurable results.
- You will take initiative to gain knowledge of product offerings within all Legacy Co-op locations in order to leverage cross-selling opportunities to current and new customers to drive sales growth for the retail
- You will be responsible for effectively communicating with and managing your team including but not limited to; scheduling, approving payroll, hiring, onboarding, monitoring productivity, performance evaluations, training and development with an emphasis on safety and discipline and discharge.
- You will encourage employee engagement while keeping guest service standards consistently high.
- You will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, tracking inventory, managing expenses, and all related retail functions to ensure operational success and profitability.
* Safety sensitive positions require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Who you are: You are knowledgeable and experienced about Agriculture and Agro business, and you are passionate in selling while sharing your Agro expertise with diverse stakeholders like farmers, retailers, and internal customers. You also have:
- A grade 12 education. Preference given to those with post-secondary education from a recognized institution in Agriculture, Agribusiness, management/Business Admin. or a related field.
- 3+ years of previous proven ability and experience running a successful retail operation and 1+ years’ experience leading and supervising employees.
- Liquor or AWSA Business experience considered an asset.
- Experience/knowledge in Agro and Hardware products, sales and marketing; or demonstrate the ability to obtain the knowledge required
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain, the Agro Advance Program offered through Legacy Co-op and FCL
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain “Serving it Right – Liquor Operations”
- Must possess and maintain class 5 driver’s license and have the availability to be on call with ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Financial management skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Believe in building community relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We offer an excellent moving assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact Human Resources @ 306-783-0489