Job Description
Central Alberta Co-op is hiring a full-time Agro Division Manager at our administration office in Red Deer, Alberta. The Agro Division Manager will will be responsible doing day trips to our four Agro locations, in Stettler, Innisfail, Crossfield and Lacombe to support our Agro Managers. Central Alberta Co-op will be also providing a company vehicle for this role.
Full-time: 40 hours/week. Benefit eligible after 3 months. If you are coming from out of province, please remember you need to have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.
Availability requirements: Weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What you’ll do:
The Agro Division Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Agriculture department by supporting and creating organizational effectiveness and providing leadership within their operational functions. As a member of the senior management team, this position also contributes to the growth & development of the agro division and the implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.
- You will be responsible for sales, margin, expenses, inventory and SPEH of Agro locations.
- You will ensure all staff adhere to Co-op standards regarding: merchandising, signage, staff appearance, housekeeping, Health & Safety, Loss prevention and environmental due diligence.
- You will actively make marketing efforts, adhere to advertising standards, and contribute input to division marketing plans.
- You will lead the development of the tactical and strategic plan by researching and providing recommendations to senior management on trends and required strategies.
- You will follow proper recruitment and orientation practices and ensure the administration of People & Culture policies to develop positive relationships with all employees.
- You will assist agro managers in developing a quality yearly staff training plan and to ensure that this is followed.
- You will perform other duties as required by the Director, Operations (B2B).
Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Qualifications:
- Retail experience is considered an asset.
- Bachelor's degree would be an asset and 8+ years of experience in a leadership or management role or a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in overseeing and monitoring client satisfaction levels.
- Experience in coaching and providing feedback to other team members.
- Ability to control operational costs, maximize operational efficiency through increased sales and margins.
- Experience with growth and development planning.
At Central Alberta Co-op, we are proud to offer a supportive working environment based on our values of integrity, responsibility, and community. Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.
Central Alberta Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole self to work. We take the health and well-being of our team members and customers very seriously. We continue to take steps across all areas of our business and locations to keep our team members and customers safe and healthy.
This posting will remain open until May 10, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. Please apply online and upload a cover letter, resume, and three (3) work-related references. If for any reason you have difficulty uploading documents please fill out the Work History and Education sections
Successful candidates must provide their Social Insurance Number before their first shift.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.