Essential Functions of the Job: Manages a client base within the parameters of the market areas and farm supply marketingstrategies to ensure financial and operating targets are met and/or exceeded yet maintainsbalance with customer needs and customer service objectives.

Establishes, maintains and conducts ongoing analysis of customer profiles in order to identify and act upon trends, market requirements and potential business opportunities.

Demonstrated highdegree of knowledge in order to provide accurate and timely information/advice to current and potential customers, demonstrates talent for bargaining and negotiating while ensuring allprocurement and sales practices are congruent with corporate policy, image and direction and respect confidentiality of both company and producers business.

Analyzes current and future agricultural trends and service needs and develops and implementedstrategies and actions to create opportunities.

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with current and potential futurecustomers based on an approach of targeting customers with whom the company can profitabilitydo business.

Supervises the checking of merchandise received for quality and quantity.

Organizes and supervises work activities of staff in receiving, storing, assembling, distributing andselling farm supplies.

Maintains procedures for the efficient and safe warehousing of all merchandise received withregard to space, accessibility and positioning stock to prevent losses.

Keeps informed of competitor activities within the market area and recommends marketingprogram and service revisions.

Keeps the manager informed of levels of existing stock and prepares orders for additional supplieswithin guidelines as required.

Reviews customer accounts to ensure payments are within approved credit policy and performscollection functions as required.

Supervises and participates in housekeeping programs, which promote safe working conditionsand provide neat, clean appearance.

Performs other related duties as required.

Merchandising: Ensure maintenance of adequate inventories.





Responsible for pricing all merchandise in the Agro Centre in accordance with association markup and margin policy.

To place orders to satisfy member and customer requirements, keeping in mind item selection, price, timing, placement, and quantity.

Responsible for receiving and warehousing of department merchandise.

Ensure the quality and condition of all merchandise meets the proper standards.

Supervise and initiate attractive balanced displays of merchandise, maintaining counter efficiency.

Initiate sale of slow moving merchandise and/or discontinue slow moving obsolete lines.

Ensure procedures are followed that minimize the risk of unauthorized removal of merchandise and or company assets.

Financing & Operations Assist with scrutinizing the operating statement related to the Agro Centre in order to ensure effective operations and to initiate immediate remedial of action where required.

Compile an annual budget for the Agro Centre for the approval of the VP Agro.

Recommend major maintenance repairs and expense items to the VP Agro.

Prepare, in collaboration with the VP Agro, all departmental operating procedures.

Responsible for proper housekeeping of the Agro Centre.

Responsible for proper transferring and markdown records.

Check all prices, extensions and code all invoices.

To ensure the procedure for the delivery of merchandise, chemical/fertilizer as it pertains to the Agro Centre is adhered to.

Responsible for accurate inventories, complying with proper classification and authorization of purchase invoices.

To be alert and report all unauthorized removal of merchandise and/or pilferage to observe proper security measures.

Human Resources In conjunction with the VP Human Resources and the Agro Manager,



responsible for the management of the department human resources.

This involves supervision, scheduling, employee relations, training, appraisals, motivation of staff and the consistent application and training of policies, procedures and programs applicable to the Agro Centre.

Public Relations Take specific measures in order to rectify and adjust customer complaints.

Actively engage in programs aimed at promoting:good customer relations, increasing sales volume, and continually improving member and customer service.

Ensure the practice of safety regulations by staff members and customers and promote the elimination of hazardous conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Agro Centre programs/procedures Five years of progressively responsible experience in agri-products inventory management and sales Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Problem solving and analytical skills Basic math skills Ability to effectively lead and motivate employees Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner Skills needed to effectively organize and manage employees and workloads Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and schedule requirements Must have a willingness to learn and work extended hours in the busy seasons Education and Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience working in an Agro Centre; preferably at a leadership level Diploma in Administration or Agriculture Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification Pesticide Vendors License Forklift Operator and First Aid Certification Must be willing to work towards the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation Class 5 drivers license with a clean abstract Our employees receive competitive salaries, a profit-sharing program, 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.

📌 Agro Assistant Manager (Neilburg)
🏢 Federated Co-operatives
📍 Neilburg