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Department:Operations - Alberta
Employment Type:Full-Time
Requisition ID:2155

Join the UFA team today
At UFA, our Store Managers are more than retail leaders. They are business operators, community ambassadors, and people leaders who play a critical role in supporting local producers, rural communities, and customer success.

As Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of store operations, driving business performance, fostering a strong safety culture, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will build and develop a high-performing team while ensuring operational excellence, inventory integrity, and profitability.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about agriculture, customer service, team development, and making a meaningful impact within their community.

This position is located in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

Responsibilities:

- Lead, coach, and develop a customer-focused team committed to delivering exceptional service.
- Create a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture through effective communication, coaching, and performance management.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and retain top talent.
- Provide ongoing product knowledge and operational training to support employee success and career growth.
- Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and payroll to align labour resources with business needs.
- Champion a strong safety culture through leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular safety meetings, training, and workplace inspections.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.




- Maintain certification and training requirements for equipment operation.
- Promote a safe working environment for employees, customers, and contractors.
- Ensure every customer receives exceptional, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented service.
- Foster strong relationships with producers, customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
- Represent UFA within the local community and support initiatives that strengthen customer engagement and business growth.
- Ensure store presentation, merchandising, and product availability meet established standards.
- Drive sales growth and profitability by achieving or exceeding business targets.
- Execute promotional programs and merchandising initiatives to maximize sales opportunities.
- Monitor inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention controls.
- Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and operational compliance.
- Utilize reporting tools and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
- Support eCommerce and omni-channel initiatives to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications:

- A High School diploma or GED is required.
- A Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, AgriBusiness, Business Administration, Management, or a related field is considered an asset.




- A minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in retail, agriculture, farm & ranch, wholesale, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated success leading teams through coaching, development, performance management, and accountability.
- Strong customer service orientation with exceptional relationship-building skills.
- Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret financial, operational, and sales performance metrics.
- Experience with retail systems, inventory management, and business reporting.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract.
- Ability to safely lift and move products weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
- Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as business needs require.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and operational planning.
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
- Established connections within the local agricultural, ranching, or rural community are considered a strong asset.
- This position is designated as safety sensitive. Successful candidates may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test as a condition of employment.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities tha

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