Pay based on experience | 701 Railroad Highway Street, Underwood, IA, USA | Full Time

AGRILAND FS is looking for a strong leadership and business focused individual with retail agronomy knowledge and experience to join our team as an Area Operations Manager, based in Underwood, Iowa. As a member of our AGRILAND FS Team, this individual will direct all operations, coordinate product and service distribution, and supervise location managers across a group of our locations in Western Iowa, with a focus on constantly and consistently improving efficiency and profitability.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach, and lead AGRILAND FS location operations, location managers, and customer service team members, with a focus on excellent customer satisfaction, maximizing efficiencies, and managing distribution costs and inventory

• Provide proactive leadership for training and developmental plans that continue to improve operations and customer service across all locations

• Work closely with location managers to identify and implement best practices to manage location expenses and drive improved efficiency and profitability, leading to overall strong financial performance for each location

• Lead the development and implementation of company equipment and facility maintenance programs

• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of all AGRILAND FS products and services, including energy, agronomy, and seed, and provide operational and technical information to location managers and customer service teams

• Work with location managers to ensure all facilities are secure and that safety and regulatory plans are in place and followed at all locations

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in business or 8-10 years of equivalent experience

• Experience and/or strong understanding of retail agronomy preferred

• Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Outstanding business skills, with experience in budgeting and inventory, with a focus on growth and profitability

• Mechanical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Valid driver's license, with the ability to travel as needed

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Custom Applicator License and Class A CDL with endorsements

• Able to perform physical tasks, such as lift a minimum of 60 pounds and position that product in any area; climb ladders, stairs, steps, and walk on platforms at required heights to perform duties as required; and get in to and out of, as well as operate, all required vehicles and equipment

What we offer our team:

• A company vehicle

• Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, plus an additional 401k with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact with a strong team dedicated to success

• Casual office attire

Are you a good match to join the AGRILAND FS Team as an Area Operations Manager for Western Iowa based in Underwood? Apply now!

AGRILAND FS is an equal opportunity employer