Ag Retail Manager(Crop Production Services)-Job careers in Canada

Job title:Ag Retail Manager
Organization: Crop Production Services
Job Location: Marwayne,Alberta Canada
Job Description:
Crop Production Services Canada, is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America.  Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the first choice for every customer and producer. A growth company where employees can achieve success and develop to their maximum potential.  Make the move to join our more than 8000 employees across Canada and the US and begin growing your career now.

    Develops, implements and executes marketing plans and sales budgets.
    Develops a marketing plan including detailed customer analysis (i.e. seed acres, farm trends, etc.) 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 agriproducts.
    Responsible for invoicing and accounts receivables within the agriproducts location.
    Establishes and maintains procedures for the efficient and safe warehousing of all inventory with regard to space, accessibility and positioning.
    Responsible for agriproducts 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 related duties as required.

Qualifications:

•     Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agri-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.
•     Requires Workplace Hazardous Materials Inventory System (WHMIS), and Crop Protection Institute (CPI), Forklift Operator and First Aid certification.
•     Must be working towards the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation.
•     Some locations will require NH3 certification.
•     Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification

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