Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, your duties will include:
- Managing, leading and inspiring a team of permanent and seasonal staff
- Oversee facility and equipment operations and to ensure safe operations, and work practices are in place and implemented
- Working closely with key suppliers and Sharpe’s Sales Director for product knowledge, opportunities and inventory management
- Provide excellent customer service by coordinating staff availability hours of operation, and delivery services
- In alignment with the Sharpe’s core values, maintain and expand the customer base within the location trading
- Manage the branch budget and allocate funds appropriately
- Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branch that align with the overall corporate plan
- Ensure targets are met by motivating, organizing, and encouraging the team
- Communicate regularly with reporting staff to determine needs and satisfaction, as well as conducting annual performance reviews
- Communicate regularly with other departments, staff groups, and customers
- Prepare and maintain required branch sales reports
- Provide recommendations for fertilizer and chemical products, assist in sales, and conduct field scouting as required
- Engage in continued learning of agronomic knowledge, business development, and industry changes
Required Profile
- An agriculture degree or relevant experience
- You possess leadership and supervisory experience
- You have thorough knowledge of the crop production industry
- You possess strong organizational skills and are capable of multi-tasking
- You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You are capable of working as part of a matrix organizational structure
While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Sharpe’s Crop Services, please note that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
To apply, please send all resumes and inquiries to:
Claudine Oliver
General Manager