Manager (ID: 1912)

Thunder Bay Co-operative Farm Supplies was established over 55 years ago when a group of Thunder Bay area farmers agreed to combine their buying power to receive better pricing. Since then, the Co-op has been opened to the public and begun expansions in order to better serve farmers, home-owners and summer campers in Northwestern Ontario.

Today Thunder Bay Co-op Farm Supplies offers an amazing variety of tested-and-true products for homes, summer camps and farms, at pricing approved by cost-conscious farmers.

The Board of Directors are looking for a manager to be responsible for the overall management of the Thunder Bay Co-op and Farm Supplies. The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer and member satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals, and manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• serve our coop members by becoming familiar with their needs for feed, fertilizer, hardware, etc and making them available in a well maintained inventory with competitive prices
• meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to sales staff
• ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• complete and ensure compliance with policies and procedure as set in place by the Board of Directors
• maintain outstanding store, warehouse, fertilizer plant, grain storage bins, and yard appearance and schedule maintenance of equipment involved
• report to the Board of Directors and members on buying trends, customer needs, profits, etc.
• work in conjunction with the Board to create innovative ideas to increase market of goods sold
• conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs in conjunction with the Board
• deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.) and bring to the board as needed
• be a shining example of good behaviour and high performance
• train or be trained in management skills
• safety training for staff
• work extra hours in peak season

Assets

• knowledge of cropping needs and farming operations
• 3+ years of experience as a farm co-op manager
• powerful leadership skills and business orientation
• customer and membership management skills
• strong organizational skills
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• computer skills
• accounting skills

We offer

• competitive salary and incentives
• diligent Board of Directors
• reliable equipment and well established facilities
• reliable employees with experience

Visit our website. https://www.tbcoop.com/

Applications with cover letters and resume can be emailed to bhannah@growmark.com

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.