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Federated Co-ops Inc. · 1 day ago

Agronomy Operations Lead

Isanti, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Federated Co-ops Inc is seeking an Agronomy Operations Lead to provide hands-on support for daily service and customer support at their Isanti Country Store location. The role involves managing operations, enhancing sales, and ensuring excellent customer service while leading a team and maintaining safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Ensure critical sales, planning and daily management are implemented including organization design, business plan development and implementation of the location plan budget

Ensure accurate inventory management and customer invoicing and physical inventory verification

Manages service operations and efficient Fertilizer plant production, scheduling and delivery

Ensure completion of daily required P&L, financial management and store closing and inventory procedures are completed in an accurate and timely manner

Partners in the grower sales process by ensuring key and target customer sales calls and call objectives are completed

Address customer questions and concerns in a professional manner and document customer satisfaction details

Ensure excellent customer service by identifying and offering products and services that are profitable and add value to both our customers and the location

Plan/Support sales for walk in customers and target on farm customers where assigned (Both cold calls and warm leads)

Tracking all sales and customer contacts on Federated web-based Sales Management Tool

Sell, secure and place seed orders to Federated’s Central Warehouse

Promote and ensure successful grower meetings, grower events and promotional activities

Support and facilitate in-store counter sales for retail organization when applicable

Attend monthly sales meetings and planning and development activities

Coordinate and support custom application services with customers

Hire and train regular and seasonal staff to ensure maximized day-to-day operations

Provide leadership and operational work direction to employees

Ensure efficient use of labor through daily work task scheduling

Create a harmonious work environment among peers to create a positive environment

Provide necessary training and leadership to help employees improve and grow their skills

Ensure that all employees are properly trained and are safely performing their functions in accordance with company policy and all applicable codes

Perform proper maintenance to all buildings, and equipment

Provide a safe working environment for all employees

Qualification

Agriculture Operations experienceP&L managementLeadership experienceSales Management ToolClass B Commercial Driver’s LicenseCustomer serviceSafety complianceTeam management

Required

Ag degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR equivalent related education and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work extended hours during Agronomy busy season is required

Able to lift/carry/load (up to 50 lbs.) multiple times per day