Agriculture Retail Store Manager II - Manteca, CA.

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Role Overview :

The Retail Store Manager (RSM) provides leadership and direction to the field sales and management team within their defined geography. The RSM offers guidance and support with product selection, pricing and forecasting as well as assisting in the overall alignment of the business with current and future agronomic trends and practices. The RSM also assists with recruitment, training , and performance management of the field sales force.

A Sample of What You'll Do in t his Role :

Communicate strategy and associated goals to salespeople / managers in a positive way

Offer business and agronomic support to the sales team

Assist in hiring and alignment of salespeople within geographies and customers

Establish measurable and challenging goals for sales personnel

Establish and maintain a direct relationship with key customers within the region in collaboration with the salesperson working directly with that customer

Identify potential new customers, devise, and execute sales plans

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, analysis , and communication of the financial performance objectives for the region

Work with Operations Management and SME s across fertilizer, value-added nutrition, technology, branded products, seed, and Plant Protection Products (P PP ) purchasing to maximize sales opportunities

Provide leadership of the product use forecasting process for the region

Communicate with Area Management and purchasing on product selection, pricing , and overall strategy

What You Bring to t he Role :

Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices

Provide clear direction and motivate individuals and teams

Strong service orientation to customers

Excellent presentation skills

Proficient in working with MS Office Suite

Minimum of five years of experience in the agriculture business with a demonstrated track record in sales and marketing or location management

A bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture or Business - related field is preferred

What Makes You a Great Fit :

You develop teams and demonstra te leadersh ip qualities

You're able to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority

You have a c ommitment to performance development with direct reports

You're s killed at managing multiple projects

You have s trong organizational a nd project planning skills.

You have e xcellent communication skills

Compensation and Benefits :

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $115, 400 - $161,620. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience .

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits : https : / / mywebenefits.com /

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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